Review and Herald Publishing Association

What Review and Herald Publishing Association does

Review and Herald Publishing Association (RHPA) is a publishing house founded in 1849 and headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland, operating as the official publishing arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its catalog spans doctrinal theology, biblical commentaries, Bibles, devotionals, Ellen G. White writings and paraphrases, church history, biographies, health and cookbooks, church governance documents (including the Church Manual), and youth and children's literature (notably Guide magazine, Sabbath Action Blast, and related card games). Products are issued in both physical (paperback and hardcover) and digital (e-book) formats, and the catalog mixes one-time consumer titles with materials oriented to institutional buyers such as churches, pastors, and Sabbath schools.

Distribution is multi-channel: a direct consumer storefront at reviewandherald.com built on the Wix hosted platform, alongside listings on Amazon Kindle, Google Books, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble Nook. A channel partnership with the Adventist Book Center provides downstream physical retail reach for niche items. The technology stack is asset-light, comprising a hosted website builder, standard e-commerce checkout, and standard digital retailer integrations; no proprietary software, mobile apps, or public APIs are disclosed. The business model is traditional publishing, monetized through one-time unit sales at retailer-set or company-set prices, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or SaaS layer.

Customer segments are vertically concentrated within the Seventh-day Adventist community: primary end consumers are Adventist laity seeking doctrinally aligned reading material, with secondary demand from children and youth, health-conscious Adventists, and church leadership purchasing governance and study resources. Engagement is supported through Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels. RHPA is privately held and appears to operate as a nonprofit religious publisher; no revenue figures, funding events, ownership changes, or executive transitions are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Review and Herald Publishing Association

Legal name

Review & Herald Publishing Association

Website

https://reviewandherald.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Review and Herald Publishing Association is the official publishing arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, producing and distributing books, Bibles, Ellen G. White writings, children's literature, and church governance documents in print and digital formats to Adventist consumers, leaders, and institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE)

Keywords

• Religious book publishing
• Christian literature
• Bible study materials
• Church governance resources
• Adventist publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagerstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Review and Herald Publishing Association generates revenue through the sale of published books including Christian living titles, biblical studies, children's literature, health and cooking resources, and Seventh-day Adventist doctrinal materials. Books are sold as physical paperbacks/hardcovers and digital e-books through the company's website and third-party marketplace platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Review and Herald Publishing Association is a Seventh-day Adventist publishing house that produces and sells books in print and digital formats across categories including doctrine and theology, Bible commentaries, church history, Ellen White writings, children's literature, health and cooking, biographies, mission stories, and devotionals. Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce website and distributed via Amazon Kindle, Google Books, Nook, and Apple Books, with selected physical products such as games also available through the Adventist Book Center.

Product overview

Review and Herald Publishing Association is a traditional book publishing company specializing in Seventh-day Adventist religious literature. The company publishes a diverse catalog of books across multiple categories including doctrine and theology, children's and teen materials, church history, health and cooking, mission stories, Bible commentaries, Ellen White writings, and devotionals. Products are sold through the company's e-commerce website and distributed via third-party platforms including Amazon, Google Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Apple Books. The publishing house operates under the umbrella of Adventist publishing, serving the global Seventh-day Adventist community with both physical and digital publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Back to the Bible: A Call to Focus Our Minds on the Word of God A spiritual journey book focused on Scripture memorization and returning to spiritual basics, written by Pastor Canals for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
• The Certainty of the Second Coming A full-message book by Ed Zinke connecting Protestant Reformation doctrines to the certainty of the Advent, including an imagined debate on judgment day.
• Stories That Transform An inspirational book by Daniel Pel exploring Jesus' parables in simple, accessible language with applications for everyday Christian life.
• The Hopeful: Hope is on the Way Historical biography about early pioneers of the Adventist movement including William Miller, Joshua Himes, and Ellen Harmon, expanded from The Hopeful film.
• Seventh-day Adventists Believe Comprehensive resource written by over 230 Adventist contributors explaining the basic beliefs shared by Seventh-day Adventists, grounded in the Bible and focused on Jesus Christ.
• 2022 Church Manual Official governance and operations manual for local Seventh-day Adventist churches, published by the Biblical Research Institute.
• Guide's Greatest Funny Stories Collection of 30 humorous stories from Guide magazine for children, combining entertainment with moral lessons.
• Sabbath Action Blast Activity book containing 101 Sabbath activity ideas compiled by Guide editors, suitable for groups and solo activities.
• I'm Adopted, You're Adopted Children's book by Susan Davis teaching about adoption and belonging using the metaphor of adoption into God's family.
• The Adventure of Lisa and the Drainpipe Prayer Children's story by Mary Louise DeMott about learning prayer, trusting God, and valuing family relationships.
• Birds and Animals Card Game Card game for children with instructions available for download, published by Review and Herald Publishing Association.
• The Sabbath in the Old Testament and the Intertestamental Period Scholarly volume exploring Sabbath theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective, covering Old Testament passages and Jewish literature of the Intertestamental period.
• The Sabbath in the New Testament and in Theology Scholarly volume adding Christological dimension to the Sabbath concept from an Adventist perspective; second volume in a two-volume set.
• Exploring Romans Devotional commentary by George Knight dividing Romans into short passages with exegetical explanations and practical applications for modern believers.
• Exploring Hebrews User-friendly devotional commentary by George Knight explaining Jesus' ministry since ascension and its relevance for modern Christians.
• Exploring Mark Devotional commentary by George Knight revealing Mark's perspective on Jesus as a man of action marching through first-century Palestine to the cross.
• Lift Him Up Collection of selected works by Ellen G. White designed to help readers reconnect intimately with Jesus and find peace, hope, and joy.
• Reflecting Christ Ellen G. White's writings on the transforming effect of beholding Christ and sharing God's love with others.
• Ministry to the Cities Ellen G. White's call to action for believers to bring the gospel to urban populations worldwide.
• Heartwarming Stories of Adventist Pioneers Vol 2 Collection by Norma J. Collins presenting untold stories of Adventist pioneers highlighting their human nature and dedication to spreading the Sabbath message.
• The Unknown Prophet Biography by Delbert W Baker about William Ellis Foy, 19th-century African-American minister who received prophetic revelations during the Millerite movement.
• C.D.: The Man Behind the Message Biography by Harold L. Lee and Benjamin Baker detailing the 60-year ministry of C.D. Brooks, founding speaker of Breath of Life Ministries.
• The New Life Challenge Cookbook Health-focused cookbook by Patricia Gilbert R.D. with over 70 simple recipes, meal plans, and 10 breakthrough principles for achieving health goals.
• Take Charge of Your Health Health book by Dr. Aileen Ludington and Dr. Hans Diehl featuring motivating stories of lifestyle changes and principles for vibrant health.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Tyndale House Publishers: Christian publisher known for the New Living Translation Bible and a wide range of study Bibles and Christian living books. Comparable in publishing religious education, commentaries, and devotionals at meaningful commercial scale.
• Thomas Nelson: One of the largest Christian publishers in the U.S. (now part of HarperCollins), publishing Bibles, study guides, and Christian living titles. Comparable publishing model and distribution footprint, but broader evangelical audience rather than single-denomination focus.
• InterVarsity Press (IVP): Academic and evangelical Christian publisher producing Bible commentaries, theological works, and ministry resources. Comparable in the scholarly commentary and religious education space.
• Bethany House Publishers: Christian fiction and nonfiction imprint of Baker Publishing Group. Comparable as a Christian publisher producing Bible-based study resources and faith-oriented titles for general Christian audiences.
• B&H Publishing Group: Publishing arm of LifeWay Christian Resources (Southern Baptist Convention), producing Bible studies, commentaries, and ministry resources. Comparable as a denomination-affiliated publisher producing official study and ministry content.
• Zondervan: Major evangelical Christian book publisher (owned by HarperCollins) producing Bibles, commentaries, and devotionals. Comparable as a large-scale Christian publisher with multi-channel retail and digital distribution, though broader evangelical rather than denomination-specific.

Direct peers

• Adventist Book Center (ABC): Retail and distribution arm of the SDA Church that also sells games, cards, and ancillary products sourced from RHPA. Comparable as a denomination-affiliated channel that depends on and complements RHPA's publishing output.
• Pacific Press Publishing Association: Pacific Press is the other major Seventh-day Adventist publishing house, producing books, periodicals (including the Adventist Review), and devotional materials for the same denomination. Most directly comparable peer as both an official SDA publisher with overlapping doctrinal and Ellen White catalogs.

Emerging players

• Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing: Independent Christian academic publisher producing biblical commentaries, theological works, and religious studies. Comparable in the academic Bible commentary niche (e.g., similar to RHPA's Exploring series).

Regional players

• Review and Herald (UK / international Adventist publishing distributors): International Adventist publishing and distribution entities (e.g., Stanborough Press in the UK, various ABCs globally) that produce and distribute SDA literature regionally. Comparable in serving the same global Adventist audience with translated denominational content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/reviewandherald
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtjjWzxdqPlKBgFK9BkIm6A
• Facebookfacebook.com/reviewandherald

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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