crown and covenent publications

What crown and covenent publications does

Crown & Covenant Publications is a non-profit Christian publishing ministry operating as a subsidiary entity of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA). The company specializes in publishing metrical psalters, Reformed theological books, Christian devotionals, and denominational resources. Its core products include The Book of Psalms for Worship (440+ selections, published 2009) and The Book of Psalms for Singing (425+ selections, published 1973), alongside joint publications with the Presbyterian Church in America (Trinity Psalter) and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP Psalter). The company also operates the Grassmarket Press imprint for accessible Reformed theology content and publishes the RP Witness magazine, the official publication of the RPCNA since 1928.

The company's technology platform centers on a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront with global shipping, supplemented by digital distribution through Psalter.org (multi-psalter digital access with $9/year premium subscription), SingPsalms.org (congregational projection licensing starting at $40/year), standalone iOS and Android mobile applications, and streaming music distribution across all major platforms. Revenue is generated through one-time physical product sales (psalters priced $11-$120 across editions, books $0.50-$45), recurring digital subscriptions, and donations. A Canadian distribution partnership with Reformed Book Services handles domestic Canadian fulfillment.

Crown & Covenant serves a concentrated customer base of Reformed Presbyterian churches and individuals within the RPCNA and affiliated denominations, with secondary reach into PCA and ARP congregations. The company operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business with multi-channel marketing through social media, email, free resources, and streaming platforms. Pricing includes bulk discounts of 15-20% for case quantities and custom embossing services at $8 per item. No revenue figures, headcount data, or growth metrics are publicly disclosed.

Name

crown and covenent publications

Legal name

Crown & Covenant Publications

Website

https://crownandcovenant.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Crown & Covenant Publications is a non-profit Christian publishing ministry of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, producing metrical psalters, Reformed theology books, devotionals, and digital worship resources for RPCNA congregations and affiliated Reformed Christians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Print Music Publishing (Sheet Music, Scores, Educational Repertoire) (MPAIABAG), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

Keywords

• Christian book publishing
• Metrical psalters
• Reformed theology resources
• Psalm digital licensing
• Religious education materials

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Physical Book and Psalter Sales: The company generates revenue through direct sales of printed books, psalters, and related Christian literature through their e-commerce platform. Products include hardcover devotionals, metrical psalters in various editions (pew, mini, slim, leather), and Reformed theology books.
2. Digital Subscriptions and Licensing: Annual digital edition licenses for psalters (Trinity Psalter, Book of Psalms for Singing) and premium subscriptions for Psalter.org providing access to sheet music, choir recordings, and digital tools.
3. Donations: The company accepts donations for Crown & Covenant Publications, Grassmarket Press imprint, and the RP Witness magazine ministry through their checkout platform.
4. Projectable Psalm Slide Subscriptions: Congregational subscription service for digital psalm lyrics and music projection, with pricing based on congregation size, starting at $40/year for existing psalter owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crown & Covenant Publications is a publishing ministry of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) that publishes metrical psalters, Christian books, Reformed theology resources, music recordings, and digital worship tools. The company sells directly to consumers via its Shopify-powered e-commerce platform and offers digital subscriptions through Psalter.org and SingPsalms.org for individual and congregational use. Its flagship products are The Book of Psalms for Worship (2009) and The Book of Psalms for Singing (1973), available in multiple print editions and as mobile apps.

Product overview

Crown and Covenant Publications is a publisher specializing in Reformed Presbyterian religious materials. The company operates as a platform-plus-portfolio model, offering multiple product lines including metrical psalters (The Book of Psalms for Worship, The Book of Psalms for Singing, The Trinity Psalter, and The ARP Psalter) in various editions (standard, mini, slim, leather, large print, and words-only), Christian books and commentaries, digital music recordings for streaming and download, and the Grassmarket Press imprint. They also publish The Reformed Presbyterian Witness magazine and offer related merchandise. The core products center on psalters for congregational singing, with supporting resources for biblical studies, Christian living, doctrinal studies, and historical studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grassmarket Press: An imprint from Crown & Covenant Publications providing readable resources on Reformed and Presbyterian theology and practice for regular people. Named for the ancient square in Edinburgh, Scotland where Scottish Covenanters were martyred.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 440 selections in Book of Psalms for Worship (2009) provide extensive options for congregational worship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrown & Covenant Publications is a ministry of the RPCNA. The company publishes official denominational materials including the RPCNA Constitution, Synod Minutes, and the RP Witness magazine. This relationship provides unique access to publish Reformed Presbyterian theological and ecclesiastical resources.
• Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint publication of the ARP Psalter with Bible Songs, a cooperative project containing selections from The Book of Psalms for Worship (2009) and 55 selections from the ARP's Bible Songs (1930). This psalter serves both denominations' worship needs.
• Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint publication of the Trinity Psalter, combining selections from the Trinity Hymnal and The Book of Psalms for Singing with one lyrical option per selection. This partnership broadens the psalter's denominational reach.
• Reformed Book Services (Canadian Distributor)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Canadian distributor providing domestic shipping and distribution services for Crown & Covenant products within Canada, facilitating easier access for Canadian customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Banner of Truth Trust: Independent Reformed Christian publisher producing books, commentaries, and theological works. Directly comparable as a Reformed-focused publisher serving overlapping customer bases, though Banner of Truth is broader in theological scope and does not specialize in metrical psalters.
• Reformation Heritage Books: Reformed and Presbyterian publisher operated by Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Highly comparable in theological tradition, customer segment (Reformed Christians), and product mix of books, catechisms, and theological resources.
• Ligonier Ministries: Reformed teaching ministry that publishes theological books, study guides, and digital content. Comparable in serving Reformed Christians and producing devotional, catechetical, and theological materials through direct-to-consumer channels.
• Presbyterian Publishing Corporation: Publishing arm of the Presbyterian Church (USA) producing curriculum, books, and worship resources. Highly comparable as a denominational publishing ministry, though serving mainline Presbyterian rather than Reformed Presbyterian audiences.
• Christian Focus Publications: Independent Christian book publisher producing Reformed and evangelical titles, children's books, and biographies. Comparable in product categories (books, children's/Go! Series equivalent) and direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing: Academic and trade Christian publisher with strong Reformed and theological catalog. Comparable in publishing commentaries, theological works, and biblical studies for Christian audiences, though broader in scope and scale.

Emerging players

• Matthias Media: Christian publishing ministry producing Bible study courses, theological books, and evangelism resources. Comparable in ministry-based publishing model and Reformed/evangelical audience, though primarily Australian and focused on curriculum rather than worship materials.

Broad incumbents

• Zondervan Academic / Zondervan Reflective: Major Christian publisher with broad catalog spanning Bibles, academic theology, devotionals, and ministry resources. Overlaps in product categories (commentaries, devotionals, theology) but operates at much larger scale across evangelical and mainline markets.
• Baker Books / Baker Academic: Large Christian publisher producing academic theology, ministry resources, and trade books. Comparable in publishing Reformed commentaries and theological works but broader in scope, larger scale, and not denominationally focused.

Regional players

• Hymns Ancient & Modern (Canterbury Press): UK-based Christian publisher specializing in hymnals, worship resources, and theological books. Comparable as a publisher of metrical/traditional worship content but primarily serves Anglican and UK markets rather than North American Reformed communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/covenant-publications

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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