If you’re looking for a selection of Christian fiction book publishers, the following list has been put together for your perusal.
1. Kregel Publications
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kregel Publications has been around since 1949 to ensure that those of Christian faith, as well as evangelical leaders, have sufficient reading materials. Now, the publisher has over 1,000 books.
Kregel Publications has an impeccable list of Christian fiction. Two of these are Christina Suzann Nelson’s Swimming in the Deep End highlighting family and social themes, and Barbara Cameron’s Amish fiction titled Seeds of Hope.
Currently, the evangelical Christian publisher only accepts solicited manuscripts, although they will also accept summaries from specific manuscript screening services. Learn more about these options and the complete submissions policy here.
2. Moody Publishers
When D. L. Moody realized there weren’t enough affordable books about Christianity, he established the Bible Institute Colportage Association in 1894.
Fast forward to 1941, and it was renamed Moody Publishers, a company based in Chicago, Illinois, that’s released over 300 million books worldwide.
Moody Publishers has three imprints and a multitude of Christian fiction titles such as Tessa Afshar’s In the Field of Grace and Amanda Cleary Eastep’s Jack vs. the Tornado: Tree Street Kids, a fictional book for Christian kids.
They do not allow unsolicited manuscript submissions. You need to submit your work through a literary agent or meet one of three other conditions, which you can read on their submission guidelines page.
3. CrossLink Publishing
CrossLink Publishing is a wondrous publisher of Christian works based in Rapid City, South Dakota. While it’s not the largest publisher in the US, it continues to receive acclaim for its well-written books and high standards for printing paper quality.
There’s an amazing variety of Christian fiction in CrossLink Publishing:
Recovering from Dysfunction by Paul Bishop has psychological and social aspects while The Soles of Cyrus Eblis by Mark Macedonia is characterized by history and suspense.
One of the best things about this publisher is its efficient manuscript submission process. If you’re from North America and your manuscript is between 12,000 and 60,000 words, simply visit this page to send your proposal.
4. Thomas Nelson
This industry-leading publisher of Christian books has its origins dating to 1798 when Thomas Nelson established a bookstore for used books in Scotland.
Now, the company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and publishes more than 250 Christian titles every year as a major part of HarperCollins.
Moreover, its Thomas Nelson Fiction imprint boasts titles like the domestic Christian fiction The Heart of Splendid Lake by Amy Clipston and the contemporary Christian romance novel The Gold in These Hills by Joanne Bischof.
Thomas Nelson is only open to manuscripts submitted by literary agents. View its submission guidelines section to know what you can do to get your work published.
5. Tyndale House Publishers
Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor and his wife, Margaret, established Tyndale House Publishers in 1962. At the time, the business was operated right in their humble home, with the first published title being Dr. Kenneth’s Living Letters.
Situated in Carol Stream, DuPage County, Illinois, Tyndale House Publishers today is known all around the world for its wide variety of books for Christian readers.
Two of its compelling biblical fiction are Tracy Groot’s The Stones of My Accusers and Francine Rivers’s A Lineage of Grace, the latter of which has sold more than 500,000 copies.
Currently, Tyndale does not accept manuscripts from unsolicited authors. However, they will still accept works sent by literary agents, published writers from other publishers, and authors previously published by Tyndale.
You can read more about their submission details on their FAQ page.
6. Paraclete Press
Located in Brewster, Massachusetts, Paraclete Press serves as the publishing arm of the Community of Jesus. Apart from books, the company also releases videos and music recordings that help develop the church.
One remarkable book in its portfolio is Cheryl Anne Tuggle’s Lights on the Mountain, which is both rural and Christian fiction. Consequently, Len Mattano’s Celtic Crossing is a solid choice for anyone looking for Christian mystery books.
Paraclete Press is accepting unsolicited proposals — and you don’t need to submit your full manuscript. The company is fine with just two sample chapters as long as you follow the guidelines about emailing your work.
7. WaterBrook & Multnomah
Waterbrook & Multnomah in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are two imprints that both serve the Christian faith in different ways. Together, these imprints of Penguin Random House enable all believers to foster their spiritual lives with the community.
For example, Trevin Wax’s Clear Winter Nights: A Journey Into Truth, Doubt, and What Comes After is an allegorical Christian fiction perfect for young readers. On the other hand, Cindy Woodsmall’s Gathering the Threads is an Amish fiction for those in search of romance.
And while the publisher isn’t open to unsolicited proposals, you can still submit your manuscript through a literary agent.
8. Whitaker House
Headquartered in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Whitaker House was founded by Robert E. Whitaker, Sr.
What began as a book distribution business soon developed into a flourishing publishing company driven to meet the spiritual needs of Christian people.
Now, Whitaker House has a devoted line of fictional Christian books. A couple of impressive works here are the historical fiction Mary, Chosen of God by Diana Wallis Taylor, and Laura V. Hilton’s contemporary Amish romance Healing Love.
Whitaker House only entertains solicited manuscripts or proposals that were sent by recognized sources.
Furthermore, the company advises new writers to seek a literary agent. Scroll down the contact page for the book submission guidelines.
9. Dove Christian Publishers
Based in Bladensburg, Maryland, Dove Christian Publishers was founded in 1998 and was previously called Conquest Publishers. Now, it’s part of the Christian Independent Publishers Association and continues its mission of celebrating the life and everlasting legacy of Jesus Christ.
Dove Christian Publishers is looking for intriguing fiction writing from Christian authors as long as it’s not horror.
Some Christian fiction it had published are Julie Hart’s Letters by the Creek and Patricia Daniels’s Jan’s Sanctuary Walk.
Thus, you can submit historical fiction, fantasy, or romance manuscripts as long as they bring attention to the power of faith.
View the criteria here and the full submission guidelines here.
10. Barbour Publishing
In 1981, Hugh Barbour founded Book Bargains to purchase and resell remaindered books. After just three years, it published its first title called The Pilgrim’s Progress.
Now, the company is known as Barbour Publishing and has a massive operating facility in Uhrichsville, Ohio to publish over 200 new books annually.
From the Amish romance of Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Sisters of Holmes County to the Christian mystery of Olivia Newport’s In the Cradle Lies, Barbour Publishing is packed with captivating reads.
Barbour Publishing is open to manuscript submissions from professional literary agents. Thus, your agent should first read the full guidelines before they email your proposal.
11. New Leaf Publishing Group
Cliff Dudley established New Leaf Publishing Group in 1975. His son Tim Dudley is now the president of the company based in Green Forest, Arkansas, and continues to help people develop their faith in God.
Each year, the organization releases between 40 and 50 books.
These include Tim Chaffey and K. Marie Adams’s religious historical fiction Noah: A Man of Destiny and Julie Cave’s Pieces of Light, the third book of her Dinah Harris Mysteries Christian suspense series.
Unfortunately, New Leaf Publishing Group doesn’t currently accept manuscripts whether unsolicited or sent by literary agents. Check back here after some time to see if they’re open for submissions again.
12. FaithWords
FaithWords is a division of Hachette Book Group, which has its headquarters in New York City, New York — and two of its most famous religious writers are none other than the esteemed Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer.
The Christian fiction in FaithWords covers everything from coming-of-age stories to women’s friendship in rural settings. Carla Stewart’s Chasing Lilacs and Lauraine Snelling’s Half Finished are great examples of these categories, respectively.
As part of the Hachette Book Group, FaithWords abides by the same policy: Unsolicited manuscripts will not be read. In other words, you must first find a professional literary agent to accept and represent your work.
Scroll down the FAQs page for the manuscript submission details.
13. Wipf and Stock Publishers
Wipf and Stock Publishers was established by John Wipf and Jon Stock in 1995. By 2000, the company based in Eugene, Oregon, was releasing 500 new titles annually across its six innovative imprints that harness digital technology and unrivaled academic brilliance.
Its portfolio of Christian fiction features beautiful covers. From Richard Amiss’s The Laughter of Sanity to Ann Haut’s Listen to Your Bread, you’ll be assured that your book will be eye-catching on all bookshelves.
The publisher has many superb fictional titles, but it’s open to more unsolicited manuscripts of Christian fiction. You only have to email your proposal — and Wipf and Stock Publishers will respond in as early as four weeks.
Get all the submission instructions here.
14. Ignatius Press
Father Joseph Fessio and Carolyn Lemon established Ignatius Press in 1978 to contribute to Guadalupe Associates, Inc. Soon, the publishing house was receiving not only books but also films perfect for both Christian individuals and families.
Located in San Francisco, California, Ignatius Press publishes literary Christian fiction about saints. Such novels include Jose Luis Olaizola’s Fire of Love and Helen Walker Homan’s Francis and Clare, Saints of Assisi.
Ignatius Press infrequently releases fiction titles, but they still accept unsolicited manuscripts for them since they recognize its market.
Thus, you can still submit your Christian fiction as long as you prepare both an online and physical copy.
Carefully read the guidelines before submitting.
15. InterVarsity Press
InterVarsity Press has been publishing titles about Jesus Christ and the glory of God for seven decades. Based in Westmont, Illinois, its readers include not only individual believers but also religious scholars and church leaders.
The company has Christian fiction for both kids and adults. These include Ruth Goring’s Isaiah and the Worry Pack and Sharon Garlough Brown’s Two Steps Forward from the Sensible Shoes Series.
As of writing, InterVarsity Press is only interested in proposals from writers who have direct contact with any of their editors. Check the submission details to know your options.
16. CKN Christian Publishing
The independent publisher Wolfpack Publishing, which is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, has an imprint for Christian books called CKN Christian Publishing. And what’s amazing about it is that CKN Christian Publishing started as a mere promotional website for digital books.
Now, the imprint publishes a ton of Christian fiction across genres such as Amish fiction, historical, sci-fi, and romance.
Some of its bestselling works are Douglas Hirt and Terry James’s Noah’s Navy and Rachel Duncan’s contemporary Christian romance novel Redeemed.
CKN Christian Publishing is open to unsolicited manuscripts of Christian fiction. Visit their submission guidelines page for more details.
17. Zondervan
Zondervan was founded by Pat and Bernard Zondervan in 1931. While it’s now part of HarperCollins, the religious publishing company maintains its quality and distinct voice and currently has locations in both Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Nashville, Tennessee.
As the name implies, Zondervan Fiction is its imprint dedicated to fictional titles. Its core Christian titles are Amish novels such as Kelly Irvin’s Holiday of Hope and Kathleen Fuller’s Wreathed in Joy.
Right now, Zondervan doesn’t accept unsolicited Christian fiction, so you’ll need a literary agent to vouch for your manuscript. Learn more about their submission rules here.
18. Baker Publishing Group
The Baker Publishing Group was first launched by Herman Baker as a bookstore for secondhand titles back in 1939. Today, the publishing company based in Ada Township, Michigan, has the Bethany House imprint, which has served Christian readers for at least six decades.
This publisher is known for both its inspiring fiction and best-selling nonfiction.
In particular, some of its titles are Julie Klassen’s A Castaway in Cornwall and Jody Hedlund’s A Reluctant Bride, both of which are historical Christian romance fiction books.
Interested authors who want to submit their writing must do so through a professional literary agent.
Read more about the Bethany House submission policy here.
19. Harvest House Publishers
Located in Eugene, Oregon, Harvest House Publishers was launched by Bob Hawkins, Sr. in 1974. As a family business, it has now proudly sold more than 100 million books around the world — and over 150 new titles are introduced annually.
Harvest House Publishers has religious nonfiction, fiction, and children’s books. Its portfolio of Christian fiction includes Sally John’s Heaven Help Heidi and Jerry S. Eicher’s Amish title called Mary’s Home.
The publisher only accepts solicited manuscripts of Christian fiction. Neither self-published works nor proposals will be considered if they didn’t request them.
Still, Harvest House Publishers is kind enough to provide other avenues for unsolicited writers to submit their work.