Moody Publishers

What Moody Publishers does

Moody Publishers is a nonprofit Christian book publishing house founded in 1894 by D.L. Moody in Chicago, Illinois, operating as the publishing ministry of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. The company maintains an active catalog of more than 1,878 in-stock titles spanning Christian Living, Marriage & Family, Ministry, Bible Study (Bibles, Commentaries, Devotionals, Women's Bible Studies), and Kids & Teens categories, with physical formats (paperback, hardcover, leather-bound, mass market) and digital formats (ePub/PDF eBooks, eBook sets). Notable product lines include the J. Oswald Sanders spiritual growth series (Spiritual Leadership with 1M+ copies sold, Spiritual Maturity, Spiritual Discipleship), the Moody Classics collection, the 5 Love Languages series, and the Tree Street Kids children's fiction series, alongside a Northfield Publishing imprint.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce via moodypublishers.com, complemented by phone orders through a customer service line (800-678-8812), Canada shipping via IMEX Courier Express, and dedicated institutional/bulk ordering for tax-exempt churches and ministries (40% discount on 12+ book orders). An MBI Monthly partner subscription offers 50% off daily purchases. Distribution is currently limited to the United States, US Territories, and Canada despite a historical reach of 130+ countries and 71+ languages. Revenue supports Moody Bible Institute's training of students for global ministry, and the publisher explicitly prohibits use of its content to train artificial intelligence systems.

Name

Moody Publishers

Legal name

The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago

Website

https://moodypublishers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Moody Publishers is a Chicago-based nonprofit Christian publishing house founded in 1894, the publishing arm of Moody Bible Institute. It sells 1,878+ Christian book titles directly to consumers, churches, and ministries across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Business, Personal Finance & Careers Trade Publishing (MPAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Christian book publishing
• Religious literature distribution
• Bible study materials
• Ministry resources
• Christian education content

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Book Sales: Sale of physical books including paperbacks, hardcovers, and specialty formats (leather-bound, large print) through direct e-commerce and wholesale distribution.
2. eBook Sales: Digital book sales in multiple formats (ePub, PDF) with instant download capability through their website.
3. Bulk/Bundle Sales: Volume discounts for purchasing 12 or more books, plus curated book bundle sets at reduced prices compared to individual purchases.
4. Ministry Support: Revenue supports the training of Moody Bible Institute students for ministry worldwide. Every purchase contributes to the future of the global church.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Moody Publishers is a Christian book publishing house that produces and distributes physical books (paperback, hardcover, leather-bound, mass market) and digital formats (ePub, PDF) across categories including Christian Living, Marriage & Family, Ministry, Bible Study, and Kids & Teens. Operating as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce publisher via moodypublishers.com, the company also serves institutional buyers (churches, ministries, tax-exempt organizations) through bulk ordering and ships to US and Canadian addresses.

Product overview

Moody Publishers is a Christian book publishing company founded in 1894 by D.L. Moody, operating as a single-platform publisher (moodypublishers.com) offering physical books (paperback, hardcover, leather-bound, mass market, audio CDs, video DVDs) and digital formats (eBooks, eBook sets). The core product portfolio spans Christian Living, Marriage & Family, Ministry, Bible Study (Bibles, Commentaries, Devotionals, Women's Bible Studies), and Kids & Teens categories. Notable product lines include the J. Oswald Sanders spiritual growth series (Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Maturity, Spiritual Discipleship), Moody Classics collection, 5 Love Languages series, and the Tree Street Kids children's series. The company also offers book bundles/sets, a Review Program for social media reviewers, and accepts book proposals through a submission process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northfield Publishing: An imprint of Moody Publishers publishing Christian books and resources.

Products and services

• Christian Living Books Physical and digital Christian living books for individual readers seeking spiritual growth, available in paperback, hardcover, leather-bound, mass market, and eBook formats.
• Bible Study Products Bibles, commentaries, reference works, devotionals, and women's Bible studies for in-depth biblical learning.
• Kids & Teens Books Fiction, nonfiction, Bible studies, and series (including Tree Street Kids) for children and teenage readers.
• Book Bundles and Sets Pre-packaged book collections offering discounts versus individual purchase, including themed bundles such as the Screen-Free Summer Starter and Redeemed Reader's Curated Collection.
• J. Oswald Sanders Spiritual Growth Series Classic Christian spiritual growth books by J. Oswald Sanders including Spiritual Leadership (over 1 million copies sold), Spiritual Maturity, and Spiritual Discipleship, addressing leadership principles and discipleship.
• Moody Classics Collection Collection of classic Christian literature including works by Andrew Murray, John Bunyan, Charles Spurgeon, and Dwight L. Moody.
• 5 Love Languages Series Book series by Gary D Chapman covering love languages, including The 5 Love Languages, The 5 Love Languages for Men, The 5 Love Languages of Children, and related coaching and singles editions.
• The 5 Love Languages Coaching Handbook Professional coaching guide by Gary D Chapman, Les Parrott, and Leslie Parrott for applying love languages in coaching relationships.
• Tree Street Kids Series Children's fiction series by Amanda Cleary Eastep following characters navigating faith, fun, and adventure.
• All of Grace Classic Christian text by Charles H. Spurgeon presenting man's ultimate need and God's unique provision in salvation.
• Review Program Service for social media influencers with 2,000+ followers offering complimentary books in exchange for honest reviews on social media, Amazon, and Goodreads.
• Book Proposal Submissions Manuscript submission service accepting book proposals via literary agents, published authors, associates, or writers conference contacts.
• Northfield Publishing Sub-brand/imprint of Moody Publishers publishing Christian books and resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Books distributed in 130+ countries in 71+ languages
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Moody Bible InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoody Publishers is the publishing arm of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Founded in 1894 by D.L. Moody, the publisher's mission directly supports MBI's ministry of training students for global Christian service. Revenue from book sales funds student training, creating an integrated ministry ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bethany House Publishers: Bethany House is a Christian fiction and nonfiction imprint (Baker Publishing Group) publishing in the same evangelical trade space as Moody, including Amish fiction, historical fiction, and Christian Living titles sold through identical retail/wholesale channels.
• Zondervan: Zondervan is a major evangelical Christian publisher (and the publisher of the NIV translation) with overlapping categories in Bible Study, Christian Living, Ministry, and Academic/Theology — competing head-to-head for the same retail and bulk church channels.
• B&H Publishing Group: B&H Publishing Group is LifeWay Christian Resources' publishing arm producing the CSB Bible and a broad list of ministry, academic, and trade Christian titles — a direct peer competing for institutional, church, and consumer sales.
• Crossway: Crossway publishes the ESV translation and a focused list of biblical-theology, discipleship, and Christian Living titles — directly comparable in editorial niche (reformed/evangelical theology) and in operating as a non-profit publishing ministry.
• Thomas Nelson Bibles & Books: Thomas Nelson publishes the NKJV translation and a broad Christian trade list across Bible Study, Marriage & Family, and Inspirational Fiction — overlapping directly with Moody's mid-list and bestselling franchises.
• Baker Books / Baker Publishing Group: Baker Publishing Group publishes academic theology, biblical studies, ministry resources, and trade Christian titles — overlapping with Moody's Ministry and Bible Study segments and competing for the same academic and pastoral customer base.
• InterVarsity Press (IVP): IVP is a nonprofit academic and ministry publisher producing biblical studies, theology, church leadership, and spiritual formation titles — comparable to Moody as a mission-driven nonprofit Christian publisher serving ministry leaders and serious lay readers.
• Tyndale House Publishers: Tyndale is one of the largest independently-owned Christian publishers, producing Bibles, fiction, and nonfiction across the same Christian Living, Bible Study, and Kids segments Moody publishes in, with a comparable direct-to-consumer store and ministry-aligned mission.
• Harvest House Publishers: Harvest House is a mid-sized evangelical trade publisher focused on Christian Living, Bible study, marriage, prophecy, and devotional content — directly comparable in product mix, customer segments, and direct-to-consumer emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• WaterBrook & Multnomah (Penguin Random House imprints): WaterBrook & Multnomah are PRH's dedicated Christian trade imprints publishing fiction and nonfiction in the same inspirational/evangelical space as Moody, but with the backing of a global trade publisher for distribution and marketing scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MoodyPublishers
• Xx.com/MoodyPublishers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/moodypublishers
• Instagraminstagram.com/moodypublishers

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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