The Traditional Christian publishing industry is led by three “elephants” and seven “giants” that dominate the market. These publishers focus on established authors with significant platforms. Below is an overview of the top traditional Christian publishers and their submission processes:

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
(Zondervan & Thomas Nelson)

• Focus: Non-fiction (through Zondervan Reflective, Zondervan Academic) and fiction (requires literary agents).

• Notable Works: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, authors like Max Lucado.

• Pricing: Authors typically need an agent. Costs are covered by the publisher, but royalties range between 8-15% of net sales.

• Submission Process: Fiction submissions must go through literary agents. Non-fiction can be submitted directly through the respective imprints.

• Mailing Address: HarperCollins Christian Publishing, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214, USA.

• URL: https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/

Tyndale House Publishers

• Notable Works: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, Left Behind series.

• Pricing: Similar royalty structure (8-15%), with higher expectations for authors to have established platforms.

• Submission Process: Accepts unsolicited fiction through their online portal; non-fiction submissions require an agent.

• Mailing Address: Tyndale House Publishers, 351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA.

• URL: https://www.tyndale.com/

Baker Publishing Group

• Focus: Christian living, devotionals, and fiction through imprints like Bethany House and Revell.

• Pricing: Standard royalties (8-15%) and agent requirements for most genres.

• Submission Process: Authors must work with a literary agent for submission to most imprints.

• Mailing Address: Baker Publishing Group, 6030 E. Fulton Road SE, Ada, MI 49301, USA.

• URL: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/

Crossway

• Focus: Theology, Bibles (like the English Standard Version), and Christian living.

• Pricing: Works primarily with established authors and academics; royalties typically align with traditional standards.

• Submission Process: Requires a literary agent for all submissions. Direct submissions are not accepted.

• Mailing Address: Crossway, 1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA.

• URL: https://www.crossway.org/

WaterBrook & Multnomah
(Penguin Random House)

• Focus: Christian inspiration, living, and non-fiction.

• Notable Authors: Jennie Allen, Mark Batterson.

• Pricing: Works exclusively through literary agents; royalties typically 8-15%.

• Submission Process: Only accepts agented submissions for all categories.

• Mailing Address: WaterBrook & Multnomah, 10807 New Allegiance Dr., Suite 500, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA.

• URL: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/

Moody Publishers

• Focus: Non-fiction, devotionals, practical theology, and Christian education.

• Pricing: Requires agents for submissions; royalties align with industry standards.

• Submission Process: Only accepts agented submissions for most categories.

• Mailing Address: Moody Publishers, 820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL 60610, USA.

• URL: https://www.moodypublishers.com/

FaithWords (Hachette Book Group)

• Focus: Charismatic Christian books from authors like Joyce Meyer and T.D. Jakes.

• Pricing: Standard royalties apply; submissions typically require an agent.

• Submission Process: Only accepts agented submissions.

• Mailing Address: FaithWords, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104, USA.

• URL: https://www.faithwords.com/

Charisma House

• Focus: Charismatic titles like The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn.

• Pricing: Works through agents; royalties depend on sales volume.

• Submission Process: Requires a literary agent for all submissions.

• Mailing Address: Charisma House, 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA.

• URL: https://www.charismahouse.com/

B&H Publishing Group (Lifeway)

• Focus: Leadership, Bible studies, and Christian living, primarily for Southern Baptists.

• Pricing: Royalties are standard; agents are required for submissions.

• Submission Process: Accepts only agented submissions.

• Mailing Address: B&H Publishing Group, One Lifeway Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, USA.

• URL: https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/

Harvest House Publishers

• Focus: Devotionals, inspirational Christian living, and self-help books.

• Pricing: Requires agents for submissions; royalties vary by genre.

• Submission Process: Literary agent required for all submissions.

• Mailing Address: Harvest House Publishers, 2975 Chad Drive, Eugene, OR 97408, USA.

• URL: https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/