Peabody, MA (November 25, 2019) – Christianbook has announced their recent purchase of All Bibles, an independent, Christian-owned and operated retail business specializing in Bibles.
Jody Jones, owner of All Bibles stated “It has been a great blessing to have served All Bibles’ customers, some of the greatest people on earth, these past 17+ years. The All Bibles’ team is thankful to have helped you enjoy and share the greatest Book with so many thousands of precious souls—from World leaders to the indigenous peoples in the remotest parts of the earth.”
Ray Hendrickson, President and CEO of Christianbook commented “Just like All Bibles, Christianbook is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to serving Christians worldwide. Bibles are one of our specialty areas—we’re considered a leader in the market with more than 11,000 Bibles available. We admire Jody and Raeanne’s mission work, and their core beliefs of encouraging, educating, and spreading the Gospel. We applaud—and share—the values upheld by their mission. For more than 40 years we too have dedicated our efforts to offering our customers the largest selection of quality Christian materials with the best savings and the greatest service. The Jones’ have greatly enhanced the market with their personal experience, professional integrity, and devoted stewardship. We appreciate all they have done, and we are honored to be entrusted now with serving All Bibles customers.”
In closing, Jones commented “We are thankful that such a wonderful company as Christianbook is taking over and will be attentive to the personal and ministry needs of our customers. May our Lord’s Word and His will spread and grow for His honor and glory!”
As part of the transaction, Christianbook has acquired the customer list, and various domain names associated with All Bibles. Since the company is privately held, no terms of the transaction are disclosed.
From its humble beginnings in 1978, Christianbook has become the world’s largest seller of Christian products. Through its online presence, Christianbook.com, and 65 unique catalogs, the company offers the lowest possible prices and maintains an inventory exceeding 500,000 items. The wide selection includes books, Bibles, DVDs, music, homeschool materials, toys and games, gifts, academic resources, and church supplies. Christianbook.com provides a depth of information on our products, including author profiles and interviews, detailed product descriptions and excerpts, music clips, articles, reviews, specialized search engines, and video content. The company offers not only great value but also exceptional customer service and support. In addition to being a 9-time recipient of the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work Award, the company is proud to be the recipient of the Bizrate Circle of Excellence Platinum Award for 18 years. Employing over 600 people from the surrounding communities, Christianbook is committed to the spreading of the gospel both through the products we sell each day and in our philanthropic support of missions around the globe. In particular, we seek to have an exponential impact on the kingdom by equipping overseas pastors and Bible school students, who then have a lifetime of impact in their ministries. We are also a proud supporter of the City of Peabody and many local charities.
Contact: Bridget Timmins at (978) 573-2201 or email at btimmins@christianbook.com
