Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH

What Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH does

Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH (EVA Leipzig) is a privately held German theological publishing house founded in 1945 in Leipzig, operating today with approximately 8 employees. The company is the designated publisher of official documents of the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD), including the Schriften der EKD series and denkschriften, and publishes a catalog of more than 2,000 books, e-books, and journals spanning biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, practical theology, religious education, ecumenical theology, and devotional literature.

The publisher operates a multi-brand portfolio under the Evangelisches Medienportal, a unified e-commerce platform that aggregates EVA core titles with the affiliated imprints edition chrismon (accessible religious and devotional literature), Wartburg Verlag (partner publishing house), and chrismonshop (chrismon-branded retail). The product mix includes academic theological monographs, EKD official publications, congregational resources, religious non-fiction, an annual Christmas story series, and five recurring journals/newspapers — Der Sonntag, Glaube + Heimat, Theologische Literaturzeitung, Ökumenische Rundschau, and Quatember. A weekly theological podcast, "Himmel und Hashtag," produced in cooperation with professors Malte Dominik Krüger and Martin Wendte, extends reach via Spotify and YouTube.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer book sales (€5.99–€154.99) and recurring journal subscriptions, with payment via PayPal, credit card, and invoice. Fulfillment is outsourced to LKG Agorando Technologies GmbH, with shipping to Germany (€4.95, free over €50), the EU (€12.95), and Switzerland (€19.95). Marketing is conducted through the company's own e-commerce storefront, seasonal catalogs, a podcast, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletters (via Mailjet), and church-network events. The customer base comprises theologians and clergy, Protestant churches and religious institutions, academic institutions with theology departments, and general religious readers across Germany, the EU, and Switzerland. The company has no parent, no external investors, no public listing, and operates as an independent GmbH under Managing Director Sebastian Knöfel.

Name

Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH

Legal name

Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH

Website

https://eva-leipzig.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH is a privately held German theological publisher founded in 1945 in Leipzig, designated to publish official EKD church documents and operating a multi-brand e-commerce storefront of 2,000+ Protestant theological books, journals, and devotional titles serving clergy, churches, academics, and general readers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

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

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), Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

Keywords

• Theological publishing
• Religious books
• Academic theology journals
• Christian literature
• Church publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Sale of theological books, religious literature, and study materials through online shop. Products include hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats. Price range from €5.99 to €154.99.
2. Journal Subscriptions: Subscription-based periodicals including Der Sonntag, Glaube + Heimat, Theologische Literaturzeitung, Ökumenische Rundschau, Quatember, and Zeitschrift für dialektische Theologie. Sold both as physical copies and digital editions.
3. Shipping and Fulfillment: Revenue from shipping fees: €4.95 domestic Germany (free over €50), €12.95 EU, €19.95 Switzerland. Fulfillment handled by LKG Agorando Technologies GmbH.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH is a German Protestant theological publishing house that publishes, edits, and sells books, e-books, and journals on Christian theology, church-related materials, and religious education. It operates the Evangelisches Medienportal, a unified e-commerce storefront aggregating its own publications with affiliated imprints (edition chrismon, Wartburg Verlag, chrismonshop), and serves as the designated publisher for official Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD) documents and denkschriften.

Product overview

Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH operates the Evangelisches Medienportal, a unified e-commerce platform aggregating publications from multiple Protestant publishing houses (Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, edition chrismon, Wartburg Verlag, and chrismonshop). The platform offers over 2000 books, e-books, and journals across theology, religious studies, and religious society topics. Core offerings include academic theological literature (biblical studies, church history, systematic theology), practical church publications, religious newspapers and journals (Der Sonntag, Glaube + Heimat, Theologische Literaturzeitung, Quatember), and the edition chrismon sub-brand featuring accessible religious literature and seasonal items. Related book series include Schriften der EKD, Mission und Kontext, and Kirche im Aufbruch. A podcast called 'Himmel und Hashtag' is produced in cooperation with the publisher.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evangelisches Medienportal: The joint online sales portal operated by Evangelische Verlagsanstalt and its partner publishers for selling theological books, e-books, and periodicals.

Products and services

• Der Sonntag
• Glaube + Heimat
• Theologische Literaturzeitung (ThLZ)
• Ökumenische Rundschau
• Quatember
• Zeitschrift für dialektische Theologie
• edition chrismon
• chrismonshop
• Himmel und Hashtag
• Schriften der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland (EKD)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• edition chrismoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary publishing brand focused on devotional literature, Christmas stories, and religious reflections for general readers. Operates under the Evangelische Verlagsanstalt umbrella with dedicated program leadership.
• Wartburg VerlagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner publishing house within the joint media portal. Shares digital storefront with Evangelische Verlagsanstalt.
• chrismonshopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated e-commerce channel for chrismon magazine content and related religious publications, operated as part of the Evangelische Verlagsanstalt group.
• Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner for publishing official EKD documents, denkschriften (official statements), and church publications. EVA is the designated publisher for the Schriften der EKD series and other official church literature.
• LKG Agorando Technologies GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationFulfillment and logistics partner handling order processing, shipping, and returns management. Located in Rötha, Germany.
• Malte Dominik Krüger and Martin WendteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partners for the 'Himmel und Hashtag' podcast, a theological podcast featuring interviews with contemporary theologians. Hosts are professors from Marburg and Ludwigsburg.
• BooklookerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary marketplace partner for selling out-of-print EVA titles at reduced prices. Helps circulate discontinued inventory.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Herder Verlag: Freiburg-based religious publisher with a comparable mix of academic theology, church documents, and devotional literature. Comparable in scale and breadth, though historically anchored in Catholic rather than Protestant theology.
• Gütersloher Verlagshaus: German Protestant publisher of theological works, sermons, and church-related literature, owned by the Bertelsmann-religion-affiliated group. Closely comparable in mission, audience (German Protestant clergy and laity), and product mix including devotionals and study materials.
• Kösel-Verlag: Munich-based Catholic publisher of theological, spiritual, and pastoral literature. Comparable product mix (academic theology, spiritual formation, congregational resources) though serving the Catholic rather than Protestant segment of the German religious publishing market.
• SCM Hänssler: Holzgerlingen-based evangelical Christian publisher producing books, music, and media for the German Protestant and evangelical market. Comparable as a multi-channel religious publisher serving clergy, churches, and lay readers with both scholarly and devotional titles.
• Patmos Verlag: Düsseldorf-based publisher within the Erfurter Verlagsgruppe, producing theological and religious literature including academic and devotional titles. Comparable as a German religious publisher with overlapping author pools and similar institutional customers.
• Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht: Göttingen-based academic publisher with deep roots in Protestant theology and Reformation studies. Directly comparable as a German-language scholarly theological publisher serving universities, clergy, and church institutions with similar series and reference works.

Regional players

• Evangelische Verlagswerk (Stuttgart): Stuttgart-based publishing operation serving the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Württemberg. Comparable as a German regional Protestant publisher of official church texts, theology, and congregational materials, though smaller and more regionally focused than EVA.
• Verlag Katholisches Bibelwerk: Stuttgart-based Catholic publisher of biblical studies, religious education, and congregational materials. Comparable in publishing religious education and biblical study resources, though anchored in the Catholic segment.

Broad incumbents

• Brill: International academic publisher with a significant theology and religious studies program including peer-reviewed journals and monograph series. Comparable as a scholarly theology publisher with subscription journal portfolios, though English-language and globally oriented.
• De Gruyter: Major German-based international academic publisher with extensive theology, religious studies, and humanities programs. Comparable as a publisher of scholarly theological monographs and journals, but operates at much greater scale and across many disciplines beyond religion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgtzvN-Umen49JdA2-IR6-A
• Instagraminstagram.com/evaleipzig
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eva-leipzig

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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