Contact: William Giarratana, 973-948-0881; Carl Dobrowolski, 347-247-2106; both with Evangelical Press (EP)

WEBSTER, New York, Aug. 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- While Christian publishers are re-discovering the importance of the church and going back to their roots in the wake of weakening Christian retail sales, one major publisher of Reformed literature, Evangelical Press (EP), does not need to go back to its roots – it simply never left them. And Evangelical Press is doing more now than ever to partner with Bible believing churches.

A publisher of books informed by the doctrines of grace, Evangelical Press, will be announcing innovative church partnering initiatives and other steps in forthcoming months to bolster what Evangelical Press believes to be the true mainstay of God's work in our culture: the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

According to Anthony Gosling, Evangelical Press' Business Managing Director, "In over 35 years of publishing for the Christian pulpit and pew alike, we have not taken our eyes off our proper role is –that is to be a clear support to followers of our Lord and to team with them to supply Christ-centered books they can understand, readily use and trust ... we exist to serve the Church, not vice-versa.;"
Recent moves made by the Evangelical Press point to an expansion of EP's historical mission. In 2007, Evangelical Press hired, as its chief executive, Mr. Graham Hilton who brings to EP years of business and pastoral experience and a passion to reinforce Evangelical Press' vision to increase the church's mission throughout the US, UK and the world.

"We are committed to our relationship with the church; this is foundational, we serve them; we do not supplant them. Observing trends within the UK and US church community, we will not tire to communicate our service to them by frequent contact, relationship building, conducting workshops & seminars to encourage a culture of Christian learning; bring authors to address their needs, and supply new ways for churches to purchase God-honoring titles at low cost. They can rely on Evangelical Press as their partner in the gospel."

In support of these new initiatives, Evangelical Press has expanded its staff to include the hiring of a new Vice President of Marketing, David Woolin, as well as a new US team responsible for ministry sales and market development, William Giarratana and Carl Dobrowolski.

"We are excited about what God has enabled us do to date," claims David Woollin. "And as for the future, the basics are clear to if we honor God's plan by serving the Church and offer compelling, relevant and doctrinally sound literature, we will all grow together. Look for the release of Church Relationship Program later this summer: the best is yet to come!

For further information, please contact: William Giarratana (973) 948-0881 or Carl Dobrowolski (347) 247-2106.