Our Daily Bread Publishing

What Our Daily Bread Publishing does

Our Daily Bread Publishing is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian publishing company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operating as part of the Our Daily Bread Ministries family of ministries. Founded in 1987 as Discovery House Publishers and renamed in 2019, the company sells devotional literature, Bibles, children's materials, DVDs, stationery, and faith-based gifts through its own e-commerce website (ourdailybreadpublishing.org) with fulfillment from a Grand Rapids distribution center. Its catalog is anchored by the flagship My Utmost for Its Highest by Oswald Chambers (13+ million copies sold worldwide) and includes branded devotional collections such as God Hears Her/God Loves Her/God Sees Her (women), Stand Strong (men), Moments with God (multi-audience family series), the VOICES Collection (Black Christian creators), and Spanish-language editions. International reach is achieved through regional distribution partner websites in Brazil, Canada, Europe/UK, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, supplemented by UPS Mail Innovations for US shipping and PayPal plus major credit cards for payments.

The company's underlying technology is a standard direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with customer account management, shopping cart, and order tracking functionality, hosted on a Magento/Infortis-based storefront. The business model is unit-pricing on individual book purchases, with most titles priced between $11 and $27, frequent discount pricing (e.g., sale items at $13-$14 against regular $17-$19), and no subscription tier visible in the source data. Revenue is generated almost entirely through direct product sales to individual Christian consumers, with no named enterprise or institutional customers, no funding rounds (consistent with non-profit status), and no public revenue disclosure.

Operationally, the company runs with a lean team of approximately 9 employees under Vice President Chriscynethia Floyd, relying on the broader Our Daily Bread Ministries infrastructure for content development, donor support, and back-office functions. The go-to-market is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer via the company website plus phone orders (1-800-653-8333), with no significant social media footprint or paid acquisition signals evident in the data. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across individual Christians, women, men, youth and families, African American Christians, and Spanish-speaking audiences.

Name

Our Daily Bread Publishing

Legal name

Our Daily Bread Publishing

Website

https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Our Daily Bread Publishing is a Grand Rapids-based 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian publisher, part of Our Daily Bread Ministries, selling devotionals, Bibles, and faith-based gifts direct-to-consumer online and via international distribution partners across eight countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Religious Fiction & Inspirational Literature Publishing (MPAJAHAF), Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE)

Keywords

• Christian devotionals
• Christian publishing
• Bible study materials
• Faith-based books
• Religious literature

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of Christian publishing products including books, devotionals, Bibles, DVDs, stationery, and gifts through their e-commerce platform and international distribution partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Our Daily Bread Publishing is a Christian publishing company that produces, sells, and distributes physical faith-based products including devotional books, Bibles, Bible study materials, children's resources, DVDs, stationery, journals, and gifts. It sells primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce on its own website and through international distribution partners serving Brazil, Canada, Europe/UK, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The product line spans flagship titles such as My Utmost for His Highest, demographic-specific devotional collections (God Hears Her, Stand Strong, Moments with God, VOICES), and resources in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Product overview

Our Daily Bread Publishing is a Christian publishing company offering books, devotionals, Bibles, children's materials, DVDs, and stationery. Originally founded as Discovery House Publishers in 1987, the company rebranded to Our Daily Bread Publishing in 2019 as part of the Our Daily Bread Ministries family. The product portfolio centers on devotional literature including the flagship My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers (13+ million copies sold), the God Hears Her/God Loves Her/God Sees Her women's devotional collections, the Stand Strong men's devotional series, the Moments with God family devotional series (for Women, Men, Kids, Couples, and Teens), and the VOICES Collection featuring Black Christian content creators. Additional offerings include Bible study materials, Spanish-language resources, children's books, and faith-based gifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VOICES Collection: A collection of resources by Black Christian content creators for communities of color.

Products and services

• My Utmost for His Highest Beloved daily devotional by Oswald Chambers offering 365 thought-provoking meditations for spiritual growth; one of the most popular religious books ever written with more than 13 million copies sold. Targeted at individual Christian readers seeking daily devotional content.
• God Hears Her Collection of devotionals written by women for women, designed to bring comfort and encouragement through stories and Scripture passages. Targeted at Christian women seeking devotional content written from a female perspective.
• God Loves Her 365-day devotional for women with illustrations and stories written by women to encourage readers that they are loved by God. Targeted at Christian women.
• God Sees Her Devotional written by women for women, featuring stories of God's care for women in Bible times and modern day life. Targeted at Christian women.
• Stand Strong 365-day devotional collection for men written by men, encouraging readers to stand strong in God's power against life's pressures. Targeted at Christian men.
• Moments with God Series of 100-devotion books for different audiences including Women, Men, Kids, Couples, and Teens, offering daily devotions with true stories and Scripture. Targeted at a broad range of Christian readers.
• What Really Matters 365 daily devotions focusing on faith, hope, and love from the writers of Our Daily Bread, emphasizing love as the central theme of God's message. Targeted at individual Christian readers.
• How Firm a Foundation 365 devotions from Genesis to Revelation providing different insights into Scripture across all major sections of the Bible. Targeted at Christian readers seeking structured Bible study.
• Our Daily Bread for Kids 365 daily devotions for children ages 6-10, written by Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley with easy-to-remember Bible verses and engaging content. Targeted at children ages 6-10 and the parents or ministries who purchase on their behalf.
• VOICES Collection Collection of resources by Black Christian content creators designed to share stories and God's wisdom with communities of color. Targeted at African American Christians.
• Dios te escucha / Dios te ve Spanish-language editions of the God Hears Her and God Sees Her devotionals, bringing comfort and encouragement to Spanish-speaking audiences. Targeted at Spanish-speaking Christians.
• Fearless Faith 90 devotions for teens addressing everyday issues from handling mistakes to dealing with bullying or loss, with devotional thoughts and Bible verses. Targeted at Christian teenagers.
• Unshakable Faith African American stories of redemption, hope, and community featuring stories of faith from colonial America to present day figures. Targeted at African American Christians.
• Rhythms of Rest 40 devotions for women on the move, providing respite and reflection time with topics like soul care, sisterhood, and spirit-led living. Targeted at Christian women.
• Walking in Faith New 60-day devotional by Lori Hatcher focused on renewing strength for weary believers. Targeted at individual Christian readers seeking encouragement.
• Moments with God for Teens New 100-devotion devotional targeting teenagers to help them let go of anxiety and grow in faith through Bible-based wisdom. Targeted at Christian teenagers.

Quantifiable outcome

• My Utmost for His Highest has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PayPalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayment processing partner allowing customers to pay for orders using PayPal in addition to major credit cards.
• Brazil Distribution (publicacoespaodiario.com.br)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving Brazil, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.
• Canada Distribution (dhponline.ca)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving Canada, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.
• Europe/UK Distribution (discoveryhouse.org.uk)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving Europe and UK, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.
• India Distribution (dhdindia.in)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving India, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.
• Indonesia Distribution (dhdindonesia.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving Indonesia, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.
• Malaysia Distribution (dhdmalaysia.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving Malaysia, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.
• South Africa Distribution (dhdsa.org)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving South Africa, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.
• Sri Lanka Distribution (dhdlanka.lk)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner serving Sri Lanka, allowing local customers to access Our Daily Bread Publishing products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crossway: Non-profit Christian publisher known for the ESV Bible and a curated line of Christian living and devotional titles. Closely comparable mission, non-profit structure, and devotional catalog.
• B&H Publishing Group: Christian publishing arm of LifeWay Christian Resources, producing Bibles, books, and ministry resources. Comparable non-profit/ministry parent structure and devotional catalog.
• InterVarsity Press (IVP): Non-profit Christian publisher of academic, ministry, and devotional titles. Comparable non-profit mission, devotional/Bible study catalog, and global distribution ethos.
• Tyndale House Publishers: One of the largest independent Christian book publishers in the US, publishing Bibles, devotionals, and Christian living titles. Direct comparable in category, audience, and direct-to-consumer retail motion.
• Moody Publishers: Publishing arm of Moody Bible Institute, producing Christian living, devotional, and Bible study titles. Closely aligned non-profit/ministry parent model and devotional focus.
• Bethany House Publishers: Christian fiction and non-fiction publisher (a division of Baker Publishing Group) producing devotionals, Bible studies, and Christian living titles. Similar audience and direct-to-consumer motion.

Broad incumbents

• Zondervan: Major Christian publishing imprint (part of HarperCollins Christian) producing Bibles, devotionals, and ministry resources. Larger, broader portfolio but operates in the same devotional/Bible niche.
• Thomas Nelson: HarperCollins Christian imprint publishing Bibles, devotionals, and Christian living titles including the NKJV and NIV translations. Overlaps directly with ODBP's Bible and devotional offerings at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Glorify: Digital-first Christian devotional and prayer app that competes for the daily-devotional habit. Represents the digital format ODBP currently does not address with its own app or subscription product.

Others

• Our Daily Bread Ministries: The parent ministry that produces the flagship Our Daily Bread daily devotional distributed in 50+ languages. Not a direct publishing competitor, but the content/distribution backbone that drives ODBP's catalog and audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

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