Westminster John Knox Press
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Predecessor | Westminster Press, John Knox Press |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | Presbyterian Publishing Corporation |
Westminster John Knox Press is a U.S.-based publisher specializing in Christian literature, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. It operates as a part of Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, the publishing arm of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The press offers a diverse selection of works covering theology, biblical scholarship, preaching, worship, ethics, religion, and cultural topics. Its publications serve four primary audiences: academic scholars and seminary students; church leaders including pastors and counselors; mainline Protestant congregations; and the general public. Titles related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are published under Geneva Press.
History
Established in 1988 through the consolidation of Westminster Press and John Knox Press, Westminster John Knox Press produces academic religious and theological texts intended for scholarly communities and church leadership. Additionally, it publishes widely acclaimed trade books for general readers and materials supporting ministry work. Since its inception in 1838, the press has released over 1,600 titles currently in print as of March 2023. In 2001, the organization implemented a 20% reduction in personnel during a period of restructuring.