Nazarene Publishing House (NPH) will not close for business, but undergo a restructure. All imprints of WordAction Curriculum and Beacon Hill Books will continue uninterrupted.

“It’s true that our business model will change Dec. 2, 2014, based on our current financial situation,” said Interim CEO Mark Brown. “However, NPH management is developing a new strategic plan, and we look forward to continuing to meet the literature needs of the Church of the Nazarene and our Wesleyan partners.”

The newly appointed board of directors approved the new plan, which will be implemented in early December so that there will be no interruption of services.

“The Nazarene Publishing House is open for business,” Brown said. “We are grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from our customers during these recent challenges. God is helping us imagine a new future, and we gladly anticipate serving you.”

In the Frequently Asked Questions section on the NPH website, the publisher clarified previous reports of the demise of the house.

“It’s true that Nazarene Publishing House found itself in an unprecedented financial crisis in the final quarter (October, November and December) of 2014. Closure was imminent, and leadership made the difficult decision to cease business operations under the current model, including dismissal of all employees as of Dec. 1. Following such an announcement, the outpouring of concern for the ongoing literature ministry of the Church of the Nazarene made it apparent that something had to be done to save NPH. Under the leadership of a new Board of Directors, NPH management developed a plan to implement a restructure with the view of developing a sustainable publishing ministry to the Church of the Nazarene and her Wesleyan partners.”

However, NPH management is seeking a buyer for worship music imprint Lillenas Publishing.

Click here to read answers to more questions about the future of NPH.

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