Carol Stream, Ill.—February 18, 2026—Tyndale House Ministries (@tyndalehouse) announces that Mark Taylor has retired after serving in leadership positions for 53 years. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors for Tyndale House Ministries (THM), Vice Chair Becky Wilson said, “It has been a remarkable privilege to serve alongside Mark Taylor. His steadfast leadership, deep biblical understanding, literary discernment, global vision, and generous spirit have left a lasting impact on Tyndale House Ministries and extended its influence around the world. The Board is deeply grateful for his faithful investment and enduring legacy.”
Taylor began working at Tyndale House when he was in sixth grade, sending out copies of Living Letters, a paraphrase of the New Testament epistles created by his father, Kenneth Taylor. Taylor shared, “I started working in the company after school each day, packing and shipping books to bookstores.” Eventually, Taylor’s father paraphrased the entire Bible, which became known as The Living Bible. Taylor continued to be involved in the operations of the company, and as a senior in high school, he worked alongside his father, providing editorial support for products being published at the time.
While attending Duke University, Taylor became involved with the work of Tyndale House Foundation, a charitable organization started in 1963 by Kenneth and Margaret Taylor, using the royalties from the sales of Living Letters and The Living Bible. After graduation from college, Taylor became Executive Director of Tyndale House Foundation in 1973, helping guide the distribution of grants that support Christian ministry and mission work around the world. In 1984, Taylor became President and CEO of Tyndale House Publishers. He served as CEO from 1984 to 2021 and as Chairman of the Board from 2015 to 2026.
In addition to the many responsibilities of managing a successful publishing company, Taylor led the development of the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), serving as chief stylist and chairman of the Bible Translation Committee. Regarding his work at Tyndale House, Taylor shared, “Although there have been many highlights, the single most rewarding project of my career was my participation with the Bible Translation Committee for the NLT. It was a long, multiyear project, and I had the joy of guiding the committee through every step of creating this wonderfully dynamic translation. Sales of the NLT now exceed 69 million copies, and it is consistently the fourth-bestselling English translation in the US. In 2019, I orchestrated the merger of Tyndale House Publishers and Tyndale House Foundation to form the not-for-profit Tyndale House Ministries.”
Throughout his tenure at Tyndale House, Taylor has maintained a steadfast commitment to Tyndale’s mission and fostered an environment of professional excellence and integrity. He championed the publication of many successful and life-changing works such as the McGee and Me video series, the Left Behind series, the Life Application Study Bible, and many books by bestselling authors such as James Dobson and Francine Rivers. By the grace of God, the success of these and other products resulted in Tyndale’s growth to become one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world.
In addition to his leadership roles at Tyndale House, Taylor served on the Board of Directors of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association during the years 1993–1997 and again from 2000–2006 (serving as chairman 2003–2006).
The Taylor family’s legacy of generosity continues to guide the work of Tyndale House Ministries. Revenue from the publishing enterprise helps support ministries involved with Bible translation, Christian publishing, leadership development, theological education, and humanitarian aid.
“As I look to the future,” Taylor says, “I am excited about what lies ahead for Tyndale House Ministries. I believe the world needs Tyndale now more than ever, and Tyndale is ready to respond. We have a strong Board, an excellent executive team, and a wonderfully dedicated staff. Together they will continue to joyfully pursue our mission: ‘To minister to the spiritual needs of people, primarily through the publication of literature consistent with biblical principles and through grants to other charitable entities.’”
About Tyndale House Publishers
Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $175 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.
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