B&H Publishing Group

What B&H Publishing Group does

B&H Publishing Group is a non-profit Christian publishing house headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Lifeway. The company runs a multi-imprint platform: Holman Bible Publishers (the oldest Bible publisher in North America) holds the proprietary CSB (Christian Standard Bible) translation and a 900+ SKU Bible catalog; B&H Academic publishes theological commentaries and ministry training materials; B&H Kids produces children's Christian content; Broadman Church Supplies distributes communion and worship supplies; and B&H Español serves Spanish-speaking audiences via the RVR 1960, NVI, and NTV translations.

The product portfolio spans economy Bibles from $9.99 to premium Holman Handcrafted Collection editions at $189.99, alongside trade books typically priced $14.99–$54.99. The underlying technology stack is conventional for the publishing vertical: print-on-demand and offset manufacturing, e-book distribution through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBooks, and ChristianBook.com, and a WordPress-based direct-to-consumer storefront at bhpublishinggroup.com. There are no proprietary software, AI, or hardware technology products; competitive differentiation rests on editorial content, translation rights, and brand heritage rather than technology.

Revenue mechanics are entirely transactional one-time unit sales across physical books, Bibles, digital editions, and church supplies. Distribution combines direct e-commerce, a trade/ministry wholesale channel, international distributors across 17 Latin American countries, and independent Christian bookstore networks. Customer segments are diversified across individual Christian readers, churches and ministry organizations, academic/theological buyers, Spanish-language consumers, and children and families — with no single anchor account driving disproportionate volume.

Name

B&H Publishing Group

Legal name

B&H Publishing Group

Website

https://bhpublishinggroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

B&&H Publishing Group is a non-profit Christian publishing house owned by Lifeway that produces Bibles, academic, children's, and church supply resources across multiple imprints, including Holman Bibles, the oldest Bible publisher in North America, serving churches, individuals, academics, and Spanish-speaking audiences across North and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ), Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE), Religious & Specialty Publishing Distribution (CRAOALAD)

Keywords

• Christian book publishing
• Bible publishing
• Theological academic publishing
• Children's Christian books
• Church worship supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Book and Bible Sales: One-time sales of physical books, Bibles, and church supplies through retail and wholesale channels.
2. Digital/E-book Sales: Digital editions of titles available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBooks, and Christian Book distributors.
3. Church Supplies: Sale of communion supplies, anointing oils, and other church-related products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B&H Publishing Group is a Christian publishing house that produces, markets, and distributes Bibles (CSB, KJV, NASB, NKJV, and Spanish translations), Christian books, academic theological resources, children's Christian titles, and physical church/worship supplies through its divisions Holman Bible Publishers, B&H Academic, B&H Kids, Broadman Church Supplies, and B&H Español. Products are sold via direct e-commerce, digital retailers, wholesale/trade accounts, international distributors, and independent Christian bookstores.

Product overview

B&H Publishing Group is a Christian publishing house operating as a platform of imprints and product lines. The core offerings center on Bible publishing through Holman Bible Publishers (the oldest Bible publisher in North America), with multiple Bible translations including CSB, KJV, NASB, and Spanish translations (RVR 1960, NVI). Supporting imprints include B&H Academic (theological and academic resources), B&H Kids (children's publications), and Broadman Church Supplies (worship and communion supplies). B&H Español serves the Spanish-speaking market. The product portfolio spans study Bibles, notetaking/journaling Bibles, specialty Bibles (She Reads Truth, Hosanna Revival, Revive Our Hearts), academic commentaries, children's books, and church supplies—unified by the mission of providing Bible-centered content for lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holman Bibles: Bible publishing division - the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high quality Bibles and reference products
• B&H Academic
• B&H Kids
• Broadman Church Supplies
• B&H Español

Products and services

• Holman Bible Publishers Bible Line A division of B&H Publishing Group producing high-quality Bibles and reference products focused on lifelong discipleship, including KJV, NKJV, NASB, NIV, and CSB translations in formats such as large print, personal size, compact reference, study, and notetaking editions. Targeted at individual Christian consumers, churches, and ministry organizations.
• Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Translation Primary proprietary Bible translation published by B&H, available in study Bibles, notetaking Bibles, and specialty editions with optimal type readability. Targeted at individual readers, study groups, and church Bible study programs.
• CSB Study Bible Full-featured study Bible with comprehensive notes, maps, and study resources in the Christian Standard Bible translation. Targeted at individual Christians, study groups, pastors, and academic users.
• CSB She Reads Truth Bible Notetaking Bible designed for women with journaling space, developed in partnership with the She Reads Truth ministry. Targeted at female Christian readers for personal devotional study.
• CSB Notetaking Bible Line Journaling and notetaking Bible editions in various cover styles including Hosanna Revival, Revive Our Hearts, and expanded reference editions. Targeted at individual Christian readers who journal during study.
• Holman Handcrafted Collection Premium Bible collection featuring handcrafted quality with premium calfskin leather and zipper closures, priced from $139.99 to $189.99. Targeted at gift purchasers and discerning individual collectors.
• Bible Reference Products Commentaries, dictionaries, concordances, handbooks, and guides for in-depth Bible study, including the Christian Standard Commentary series. Targeted at pastors, scholars, and serious Bible students.
• B&H Academic Imprint Academic publishing imprint offering theological resources, commentaries, biblical studies, church history, and ministry training materials. Targeted at seminary students, professors, pastors, and academic libraries.
• B&H Kids Imprint Children's publishing division offering board books, storybooks, devotionals, comics, graphic novels, fiction, and non-fiction for kids. Targeted at Christian families, parents, and children's ministry programs.
• Broadman Church Supplies Line Church supplies division providing communion supplies, anointing oils, guest cards, bulletins, and other worship resources. Targeted at churches and ministry organizations purchasing for congregational use.
• B&H Español Spanish-Language Resources Spanish-language publishing division offering Bibles in RVR 1960 and NVI translations, plus Spanish-language Christian living, devotional, and church resources. Targeted at Spanish-speaking Christians in the U.S. and Latin America.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with international distributors for Latin America and other global markets. Available via PDF distributor lists for both international and US markets. Retailers and bookstores can apply for accounts through the company.
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital editions of B&H titles available through Amazon for e-readers and digital devices.
• Barnes & NoblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital editions of B&H titles available through Barnes & Noble for Nook devices and online sales.
• Apple iBooksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital editions of B&H titles available through Apple iBooks for iOS devices.
• Christian Book (ChristianBook.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital editions of B&H titles available through Christian Book distributor for faith-based retail.
• Independent Christian Bookstores (US)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of independent Christian bookstores in the United States carrying B&H and Holman Bible products. Distributor list available for locating retail partners.
• Independent Christian Bookstores (Latin America)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of independent Christian bookstores in Latin America distributing B&H and Holman Bible products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moody Publishers: Moody Publishers is a non-profit Christian publisher producing Bibles, theological works, and children's materials under the imprint of Moody Bible Institute. It is structurally similar to B&H (non-profit affiliated) and competes directly in the academic/Bible category.
• NavPress: NavPress is the publishing arm of The Navigators, producing Christian discipleship, Bible study, and trade titles. It is a direct peer in the trade and discipleship publishing space with a similar non-profit heritage.
• Thomas Nelson Bibles: Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishing sibling to Zondervan) is one of the largest Bible publishers in the US, holder of the exclusive NIV Bible publishing rights, and a direct competitor to Holman across trade Bibles, study Bibles, and specialty editions.
• Harvest House Publishers: Harvest House is an evangelical Christian trade publisher offering Bibles, Bible studies, Christian living, fiction, and children's titles. It directly competes with B&H in the trade book and Bible study categories.
• Zondervan (HarperCollins Christian Publishing): Zondervan is a major Christian book and Bible publisher (now part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, alongside Thomas Nelson). It is the closest direct peer to B&H — both publish Bibles, academic/theological works, and trade Christian books — and competes head-to-head for authors, retail shelf space, and consumer share.
• Crossway: Crossway is a non-profit Christian publisher best known for the ESV translation and The ESV Study Bible. It directly competes with B&H in Bible publishing, study Bibles, and theological/academic works.
• Tyndale House Publishers: Tyndale House is a major evangelical Christian publisher producing Bibles (including the NLT), trade Christian books, and children's titles (Little Blessings). It directly competes with B&H across Bibles, kids, and trade categories.
• Baker Publishing Group: Baker Publishing Group is a Christian publisher operating multiple imprints (Revell, Bethany House, Baker Books, Brazos Press, Baker Academic) covering Bibles, fiction, academic theology, and children's — overlapping directly with B&H's imprint portfolio.
• WaterBrook & Multnomah: WaterBrook & Multnomah (a Penguin Random House imprint) publishes Christian trade fiction, non-fiction, and Bibles. It is a direct competitor to B&H in trade Christian publishing with the backing of a major general trade publisher.

Emerging players

• InterVarsity Press (IVP): IVP is an academic Christian publisher known for the IVP Academic imprint, theological works, and ministry resources. It overlaps directly with B&H Academic in scholarly biblical studies and ministry resources.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsRI4h91OTNizMKDrrfQs9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/bhpublishing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bh-publishing
• Instagraminstagram.com/bhpub/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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