What Great Commission Publications does

Great Commission Publications (GCP) is a non-profit Reformed Christian publishing ministry headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, that develops and distributes Christ-centered Bible curriculum, catechism materials, and hymnals. Established in 1975 as a joint partnership between the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) and the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), GCP serves primarily Reformed and Presbyterian churches and families across the United States and, on a direct-quote basis, internationally. The company operates under the "Show Me Jesus" curriculum philosophy, with age-appropriate products spanning toddlers (ages 2-3) through high school (grades 7-9), distinguishing its offerings from moralistic alternatives through an explicit Christ-centered framing.

The product catalog exceeds 270 SKUs across four primary categories: Bible Curriculum (143 products including Show Me Jesus, G2R Bible Survey, G2R God's Promises, Pilgrim's Progress, So What? Youth Bible Studies, and age-tiered curriculum for Toddler, Preschool, Younger Elementary, and Middle Elementary), Catechism Curriculum (48 products including Beginning Kids' Quest, Elementary Kids' Quest, Digging Deeper, and First Catechism), Hymnals (18 products including Trinity Hymnal and Trinity Psalter Hymnal in pew, accompanist, leather, and digital formats), and Vacation Bible School programs (63 products across The King Is Coming, The Race Is On, and Faith Expedition). GCP's technology stack is modest and direct: a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront, Vimeo for free on-demand training video hosting, email-delivered digital downloads (PDF and MP3), SEO-organized product catalog, and email newsletter marketing. The company holds six registered brand identities (Show Me Jesus, G2R, So What?, Kids' Quest, Trinity Hymnal, Trinity Psalter Hymnal) that reinforce its niche positioning.

GCP runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model with unit pricing ranging from $15.99 (Student Pack) to $34.99 (Teacher Kit), with higher-ASP items such as VBS Director Kits at $107, Accompanist hymnals at $75-$80, and premium digital hymnal editions reaching $1,000 (Digital Bundle). All products are sold as one-time licenses with no subscription tier. The go-to-market motion relies on free sample downloads, free Vimeo-hosted training videos, content marketing through a "Let GCP Serve You" blog, and email newsletters to drive adoption among predominantly volunteer church decision-makers. Customer support is provided by phone (800-695-3387) and email ([email protected]) during standard Eastern Time business hours. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with the organization's non-profit, church-affiliated structure and 50-year operating history under continuous OPC/PCA partnership ownership.

Name

Great Commission Publications

Legal name

Great Commission Publications

Website

https://gcp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Great Commission Publications is a non-profit Reformed Christian publishing ministry that produces Christ-centered Bible curriculum, catechism materials, and hymnals (Trinity Hymnal, Trinity Psalter Hymnal) primarily for Presbyterian and Reformed churches and families through direct Shopify-based e-commerce sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education Publishing

NAICS

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

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

Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE), Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Christian curriculum publishing
• Church education materials
• Reformed church publications
• Bible survey curriculum
• Worship hymnal publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Suwanee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Curriculum Sales: Sale of physical curriculum materials including Teacher Kits, Student Packs, and Teacher Manuals for Bible study, catechism, and VBS programs. Products are sold directly through the GCP e-commerce store to churches and families.
2. Digital Product Sales: Digital downloads including MP3 music files, PDF resources, and digital editions of hymnals. Customers receive download links via email after purchase.
3. Hymnal Publications: Sale of Trinity Hymnal and Trinity Psalter Hymnal in various formats including pew editions, accompanist editions, leather editions, and projection editions. Both physical and digital versions available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Great Commission Publications designs, publishes, and sells Christ-centered Bible curriculum for ages 2 through high school, catechism curriculum, and worship hymnals under the Show Me Jesus, G2R, Pilgrim's Progress, Kids' Quest, So What?, and Trinity Hymnal brands. Products are sold directly to churches and families through the GCP e-commerce storefront in both physical kits (Teacher Kits, Student Packs, Teacher Manuals) and digital download formats. Supporting offerings include Vacation Bible School curriculum programs and free training resources for educators.

Product overview

Great Commission Publications (GCP) offers a comprehensive portfolio of Christ-centered Bible curriculum and religious publications for churches. The portfolio is organized as a unified platform centered on the "Show Me Jesus" curriculum philosophy with distinct age-appropriate products: Toddler and Preschool curricula for ages 2-6, Younger Elementary (1st-2nd grade) and Middle Elementary (3rd-4th grade) programs, G2R Bible Survey for preteens covering Genesis to Revelation, and G2R God's Promises for grades 7-9. Supporting products include Pilgrim's Progress curriculum for ages 6-12, Catechism Curriculum with Beginning and Elementary Kids' Quest programs, and the So What? Youth Bible Studies series. GCP also publishes hymnals including the Trinity Hymnal and Trinity Psalter Hymnal, VBS programs (The King Is Coming, The Race Is On, Faith Expedition), and provides free training services. Products are available in physical formats (Teacher Kits, Student Packs, Teacher Manuals) and digital formats. The company is a joint partnership between the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Church in America, celebrating 50 years of ministry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Show Me Jesus: The motto and brand for GCP's Sunday school curriculum focused on teaching children about Jesus

Products and services

• Show Me Jesus Bible Curriculum Christ-centered Sunday school curriculum for ages 2 through 4th grade, organized by age-graded departments (Toddler, Preschool, Younger Elementary, Middle Elementary) and sold in Teacher Kits, Student Packs, and Teacher Manuals. Designed for Sunday school programs of Reformed and Presbyterian churches and home use, emphasizing biblical teaching about Jesus rather than moralistic content.
• G2R Bible Survey Comprehensive Bible survey curriculum for preteens to young teens that walks through every book of the Bible over a structured two-year cycle. Sold as Teacher Kits, Student Packs, and Teacher Manuals for upper-elementary and preteen Sunday school use.
• Pilgrim's Progress Curriculum Thirteen-week curriculum based on John Bunyan's classic allegory, rewritten and illustrated for ages 6–12, teaching biblical truths through Christian's journey. Sold as Hardback Storybook ($19.95), Deluxe Classroom Kit ($75.00), Student Pack ($18.99), Teacher Manual ($18.99), Dramatic Reading CDs/MP3 ($19.99), and Music CD/MP3 ($9.99).
• Catechism Curriculum Q&A-format catechism curriculum teaching children profound truths about God across multiple levels: Beginning Kids' Quest (Vols 1–3), Elementary Kids' Quest (Vols 1–3), Digging Deeper (Vols 1–2), and First Catechism. Beginning/Elementary Teacher Kit: $34.99; Student: $15.99; Teacher Manual: $18.99; Digging Deeper Leader Kit: $59.99; Student Pack: $24.99; First Catechism book: $4.99.
• G2R God's Promises Two-year youth Bible study curriculum for Grades 7–9 that traces the scarlet thread of the promised Messiah through both Old Testament and New Testament books. Sold as G2R GP series Leader Kits at $29.99.
• So What? Youth Bible Studies Ten available 13-week teen Bible study courses engaging adolescents with faith and life questions, covering books and topics including Knowing the God Who Is, Treasuring God's Word, Philippians, Romans, John 1–10, John 11–21, Identity & Purpose, The Christian Mind, Growing in Christ's Church, and Worshiping God.
• Trinity Hymnal Hymnal designed for Reformed and Presbyterian worship, available in Pew Edition ($24.95 in Red, Navy, Green), Accompanist Spiral Edition ($75.00), and Digital formats including Locked Reader Edition ($24.95) and Unlocked Printable Edition ($250.00).
• Trinity Psalter Hymnal Combined psalter and hymnal for Reformed and Presbyterian worship, available in Pew Edition ($25.00), Accompanist Edition ($80.00), Leather Edition ($70.00), and digital formats including Locked PDF ($15.00), Projection Edition ($800.00), Unlocked PDF ($250.00), and Digital Bundle ($1,000.00).
• VBS (Vacation Bible School) Curriculum Complete Vacation Bible School program packages including the themes The King Is Coming, The Race Is On, and Faith Expedition. Each kit includes Director Kit ($107.00), Director's Guide ($14.95), Craft Manual ($9.95–$12.95), Songbook ($6.95–$8.95), Skit Production Guide ($9.95), Teacher Manual ($10.95), Student Books ($3.95 per student), and music CDs/MP3s ($13.95).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Midway Presbyterian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs, Georgia offers a one-time grant program providing 50% off Trinity Hymnal purchases for PCA churches or missions with less than 150 in attendance.
• Orthodox Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1975GCP was established as a joint partnership between the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) and the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). This ecumenical partnership has enabled GCP to serve churches with solidly biblical, Reformed publications for 50 years, consistent with the mission of its parent churches.
• Presbyterian Church in AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1975GCP was established as a joint partnership between the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) and the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). This partnership has produced comprehensive curriculum materials for churches focused on making disciples in response to the Great Commission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• David C Cook: Major evangelical Sunday school curriculum and VBS publisher (including the Standard and Jungle Jaunt lines). Competes with GCP for Protestant churches evaluating Christ-centered curriculum across all ages.
• Cokesbury: Retail and distribution arm of the United Methodist Publishing House; sells curriculum, VBS, and church supplies directly to Methodist congregations. Closest direct competitor on church-direct e-commerce of curriculum and supplies.
• Lifeway Christian Resources: Publishing and retail arm of the Southern Baptist Convention; produces Sunday school curriculum, VBS, and hymnal-adjacent resources for a major Protestant denomination. Closest large-scale analog to GCP's denominational publishing model.
• Concordia Publishing House: Publishing house of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod; produces Sunday school curriculum, hymnals (Lutheran Service Book), and catechism resources. Mirrors GCP's denomination-owned model and curriculum-plus-hymnal portfolio.
• Group Publishing: Specialist VBS and Sunday school curriculum publisher with deep evangelical penetration. Directly comparable to GCP on VBS product structure and church-direct GTM motion.
• Augsburg Fortress: Publishing house of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; produces Sunday school curriculum, hymnals (including Evangelical Lutheran Worship), and catechetical resources for a mainline Protestant denomination.

Broad incumbents

• NavPress: Publishing arm of The Navigators; produces discipleship, Bible study, and some curriculum material for evangelical audiences. Overlaps with GCP on the So What? youth Bible study and devotional category.
• Abingdon Press: United Methodist publishing imprint offering adult Bible studies and curriculum. Broader publisher with overlapping Christian education content rather than a full K-12 Sunday school stack like GCP.
• B&H Publishing Group: Trade and curriculum publishing arm of LifeWay Christian Resources (SBC). Overlaps with GCP on Bible study and discipleship content sold to Protestant churches.

Others

• Christianbook.com: Large online Christian retailer carrying Sunday school curriculum, VBS, and hymnal products from multiple publishers including competitors to GCP. Acts as a competing discovery and purchase channel for the same buyers GCP reaches via gcp.org.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gcp_publication

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Great Commission Publications