David Almack

Really excited to be officially releasing these two new books today!

NOW AVAILABLE!
> Age of Opportunity, Revised and Expanded: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul Tripp — https://buff.ly/3zvTRCF
> Theology for Ministry: How Doctrine Affects Pastoral Life and Practice edited by William R. Edwards, John C. A. Ferguson, Chad Van Dixhoorn — https://buff.ly/3vx2jjS

Excited that these two new books are launching today. Excellent new 31-day devotional and a small group resource on work and vocation.

Two New Releases Now Available: http://ow.ly/JY8s50Fz7FB

Really excited that these books are releasing today. What a delight to work with these authors on such important topics.

We are very excited to be releasing these 2 new titles today:
— Pastors and Their Critics: A Guide to Coping with Criticism in the Ministry by Joel Beeke & Nick Thompson
— Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims by Darby Strickland

http://ow.ly/f9eI50Bqho1

Looking for some books to strengthen your faith this month? Great new resources releasing today.

We are excited to release 5 new titles today!

1. Seven Churches, Four Horsemen, One Lord: Lessons from the Apocalypse by James Montgomery Boice
2. Does God Care How We Worship? by Ligon Duncan
3. Esther & Ruth: The Lord Delivers and Redeems, A 13-Lesson Study by Jon Nielson
4. Hebrews: Standing Firm in Christ, A 13-Lesson Study by Jon Nielson
5. The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible (Paperback Edition) by Benjamin B. Warfield

https://www.prpbooks.com/blog/2020/04/5-new-releases-today-4/

Insightful article that should inspire all independent book retailers.

Lessons for Retailers from the Rebirth of Indie Bookstores Independent bookstores are resurging. Their strategies offer lessons for many disrupted industries to compete against Amazon and other digital retailers, says Ryan Raffaelli.

This was interesting and encouraging.

Physical books still outsell e-books — and here's why Do you prefer reading an e-book or a physical version? It might be a surprise, but for most people, old school print on paper still wins.

Interesting article published this week.

Christian Bookstores Are Almost Gone. Something Important Is Being Lost With Them. Yes, they sell sanitized music and “Jesus junk.” But they’re valuable nonetheless.

So encouraged to read this. Great perspective.

Despite Lifeway Closing 170 Bookstores, Christian Bookselling Will Rise Again Despite over 400 Christian bookstores closing in the last three years, there is a strong and growing audience for faith-based books. Independent bookstores that curate selections to the spiritual needs of a local audience can find a loyal base of customers.

Interesting story - emphasizing the need for community impact. May God continue to bless independent Christian retailers.

Spiritual and religious bookstores find a market that clicks Independent shops stress face-to-face relationships with loyal customers. "It doesn't cost anything to talk to me," an owner says.

Nice to see this comprehensive report. Thanks Parable Group for your leadership in the industry and for making this information available.

Christian Retail 2018 Year in Review - Bright Spots Amid Changes | The Parable Group Christian Retail 2018 Year in Review Bright Spots Amid Changes Analysis of $63 million in sales, 2.2 million consumer receipts, and 125 surveyed retailers reveals the leading trends of 2018 and identifies top strategies for Christian retail success in 2019. Report...

Really encouraged to see this story.

Indies See 2018 Sales Jump 5% with ABA Adding 95 Stores ABA executive director Oren Teicher said sales at independent bookstores rose 5% in 2018 over 2017, helped by the addition of 95 new stores.