EUGENE, Ore., October 24, 2024—Past and present staff members, authors, designers, printers, and friends in the industry gathered to celebrate Harvest House Publishers’ golden anniversary in a special event held at First Baptist Church in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, October 24.
Stan Jantz, former ECPA president and prolific Harvest House author, emceed the event. “What an honor it was to participate in the Harvest House 50th Anniversary celebration,” he said. “As a Harvest House author and coauthor for more than 25 years, I am deeply grateful for its vision to produce quality books that share the truth and love of God with the world.”
Bestselling authors Stormie Omartian and Abbie Halberstadt, specially selected to represent the company’s rich past and bright future, spoke to the hundreds in attendance.
When asked about the event, Omartian commented, “I just attended the fabulous 50th anniversary celebration of Harvest House, my publisher for the last 40 of those years. It was great to see so many people from the past who have become lifetime friends.”
Halberstadt, a bestselling Harvest House author since 2022, remarked on the company’s mission as it moves forward into its next 50 years: “I’m so excited to be a part of the Harvest House family as we look to the future and the continued impact we can have for the kingdom of God.”
Bob Hawkins, Jr., president of the company for the last 33 years, closed out the evening with these words: “For 50 years, Harvest House has been incredibly blessed to publish and distribute thousands of books by gifted authors to the glory of God.
And now, we look forward with great enthusiasm in anticipation of the adventures that lie ahead. May we press on without compromise, proclaiming our Lord and Savior as the only answer to every human need.”
About Harvest House
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Harvest House Publishers has produced books that have impacted the hearts of people worldwide. That focus continues with the making of biblically nourishing and innovative products that enrich lives, inspire creativity, and glorify God. With an emphasis on addressing the spiritual and practical needs of men, women, and children, Harvest House seeks to serve God and those who need Him through the books it publishes. For more information, visit http://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/
Contact: Jeff Marion, 541-343-0123, jeff.marion@harvesthousepublishers.com
