THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY

What THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY does

The Christian Science Publishing Society is a private, non-profit religious publishing organization headquartered at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, with an operational presence listed in Marlborough, Massachusetts and approximately 60 employees. The organization publishes the foundational texts and periodicals of the Christian Science religion — including Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the Bible, The Christian Science Journal (monthly), Christian Science Sentinel (weekly), and the Herald of Christian Science (multilingual periodical). It also operates The Christian Science Monitor, an independent international news publication founded in 1908.

Its digital infrastructure consists of the JSH-Online subscription management platform, the Concord digital concordance, the Bible Lessons Digital Edition service, and the Christian Science Audio platform hosting podcasts and replays. Content is distributed across 18+ language-specific websites and through physical Christian Science Reading Rooms. The organization serves five primary customer segments: practicing Christian Scientists, seekers and the general public, children and teens in Sunday School programs, Christian Science practitioners listed in the Journal Directory, and recipients of Christian Science nursing care.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring subscriptions to periodicals and Bible Lessons via JSH-Online, one-time purchases through the online Shop (books, audio, merchandise), voluntary donations through the Giving platform, and an annual per capita tax from members of The Mother Church (First Church of Christ, Scientist). Distribution is community-led, relying on global networks of churches, practitioners, reading rooms, and teachers as the primary demand-generation channel. The organization is governed by The Christian Science Board of Directors and is not venture-backed, PE-owned, or publicly traded.

Name

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY

Legal name

The Christian Science Publishing Society

Website

https://csps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Christian Science Publishing Society is a non-profit religious publisher headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that publishes Christian Science foundational texts, periodicals, the Bible Lessons study series, and The Christian Science Monitor, serving Christian Scientists, seekers, practitioners, and church members across 18+ languages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Newspaper Publishers (513110), Periodical Publishers (513120), Book Publishers (51313), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE)

Keywords

• Religious publishing
• Christian periodicals
• Digital subscription platform
• Bible study resources
• Religious nonprofit media

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publication Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, Herald, and Bible Lessons. Digital and print editions available through JSH-Online platform.
2. Shop Sales: Physical and digital products including books, audio materials, and Christian Science resources sold through the online shop.
3. Donations and Giving: Voluntary contributions through the Giving platform supporting the organization's mission and operations.
4. Per Capita Tax: Annual membership tax from members of The Mother Church supporting church operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Christian Science Publishing Society publishes Christian Science periodicals (The Christian Science Journal, Christian Science Sentinel, and The Herald of Christian Science), the weekly Bible Lessons study resource, and the international news publication The Christian Science Monitor. It delivers this content through the JSH-Online subscription platform, the Concord research tool, Christian Science Audio, and an online Shop, supported by a global network of churches, reading rooms, and practitioners.

Product overview

The Christian Science Publishing Society offers a multi-platform portfolio of religious publications and study resources centered on Christian Science. The core offerings include periodicals (The Christian Science Journal, Christian Science Sentinel, and The Herald of Christian Science) accessible through the JSH-Online digital platform; Bible Lessons in both digital and print editions; the Concord research tool; the Mary Baker Eddy Library archive; and The Christian Science Monitor as an independent news publication. Additional offerings include audio resources, a retail shop for books and merchandise, and the Journal Directory for finding practitioners and churches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JSH-Online: Online platform hosting The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, Herald of Christian Science, and Journal Directory
• The Christian Science Monitor
• Concord
• Mary Baker Eddy Library

Products and services

• The Christian Science Journal

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Loyola Press: Catholic publisher focused on spiritual formation, Scripture study, and ministry resources. Comparable in producing foundational texts, study guides, and periodicals (e.g., Give Us This Day) for a defined religious community.
• Eerdmans Publishing: Independent Christian publisher of theological, biblical, and religious-studies books. Comparable portfolio of academic and devotional publishing, with growing digital distribution channels.
• The Christian Century: Mainline Protestant biweekly magazine covering religion, theology, and public life. Comparable as a faith-based periodical publisher with digital operations and a defined denominational audience.
• Our Sunday Visitor: Catholic publishing company producing periodicals, books, and parish resources. Comparable as a religious publisher with a portfolio of periodicals (Our Sunday Visitor newspaper), books, and digital study platforms serving a faith-based customer base.
• InterVarsity Press (IVP): Evangelical Christian academic and ministry publisher producing theological books, Bible study resources, and Formatio spirituality series. Comparable in producing theological and devotional content with a community-aligned customer base.
• Abingdon Press: Publishing arm of The United Methodist Church, producing theological books, Bible study resources, and ministry content. Comparable model of a denominationally-aligned publisher offering books, periodicals, and digital study resources.
• Westminster John Knox Press: Publisher of the Presbyterian Church (USA), with a strong theological and academic publishing program. Comparable to the Society's theological and Bible-study publishing activities, including Concord-like reference works.
• Church Publishing Incorporated: Official publisher of the Episcopal Church, producing worship materials, theological texts, hymnals, and periodicals (e.g., Forward Day by Day). Directly comparable as a denominational publisher with periodicals, study resources, and digital distribution serving a defined religious community.

Broad incumbents

• HarperChristian Resources: Division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, one of the largest religious publishing operations globally. Comparable content categories (Bible study, devotionals, theology) but with significantly broader scale and commercial distribution.
• NPR (National Public Radio): Independent nonprofit news and cultural publisher with subscription and membership revenue models. Comparable to The Christian Science Monitor as a mission-driven independent journalism brand with digital subscription strategies and donor-supported revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/christianscience
• Instagraminstagram.com/christianscience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-christian-science-publishing-society

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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