Guideposts to Benefit from Personalized Service and Industry Expertise
ASHLAND, OH, January 7, 2025 – Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a leading provider of sales and fulfillment services to book publishers, is pleased to announce the signing of a full-service book trade sales and distribution agreement with Guideposts, effective March 1, 2025 (US/Canada).
Guideposts, a trusted source of inspiration, offers practical hope and encouragement through its award-winning magazines, bestselling devotionals like Walking in Grace and Mornings with Jesus, and a variety of faith-based fiction and nonfiction series. With Bible studies, prayer programs, the engaging app Abide, and other uplifting resources, Guideposts creates content that enriches lives and fosters connection during challenging times. Looking ahead, Guideposts plans to release 41 new titles between April and October 2025, expanding its tradition of publishing excellence. With compelling stories and resources available in multiple formats, Guideposts continues to inspire individuals and strengthen their faith through its impactful content.
“We’re excited to partner with Baker & Taylor Publisher Services to bring our books, designed to uplift, inspire, and empower, to a wider audience and connect with Christian and secular book audiences everywhere,” said Dave Teitler, Senior Vice President and CFO of Guideposts.
“We are honored and privileged to partner with Guideposts, whose incredible brand appeals to so many Christians and other readers looking for purpose and meaning in their lives,” said Randy McKenzie, Sales Manager of BTPS’s Christian Division.
About BTPS
Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS) is a leading provider of services and solutions to book publishers, with a robust reach to Christian, trade and other book markets. BTPS services include sales and distribution, POD book manufacturing and inventory management, and third-party logistics. As a division of Baker & Taylor, BTPS serves client publishers who benefit from their position as a major supplier of public libraries as well as their relationship with suppliers of educational institutions. For more information, please visit www.btpubservices.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, Matt Warner, 419-564-4931, matthew.warner@baker-taylor.com Guideposts, Dave Teitler, 203.749.0299, dteitler@guideposts.org
