Our Beliefs
Why we publish
Joshua House Books exists to glorify God by publishing biblically faithful books that proclaim His truth, exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen His church, encourage pastors, equip Christian educators, and help believers grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.
Will this glorify God and strengthen His church?
The governing question asked of every manuscript, decision and practice.
What we do
To publish biblically faithful books that honor God, exalt Jesus Christ, uphold the supreme authority of Holy Scripture, and strengthen Christ’s church through careful exposition, sound theology, historical responsibility, pastoral wisdom, clear reasoning, and practical Christian application.
Our ambition is faithfulness.
Where we are going
To become a trusted Christian publishing ministry recognized for biblical integrity, theological depth, pastoral usefulness, historical responsibility, editorial excellence, and unwavering submission to Holy Scripture — an imprint that becomes, over time, a mark of trust.
Such trust cannot be manufactured. It must be earned through consistent faithfulness.
What guides us
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The glory of God is the highest purpose of Joshua House Books. Every book should direct readers toward a greater knowledge of God, deeper obedience to His Word, greater love for Christ, and more faithful worship. Faithfulness, not commercial success, is the greater measure.
02
Jesus Christ is Lord over every manuscript, every author, every decision, and every page we publish. He is not merely a subject within Christian publishing; He is the sovereign Lord whom the ministry exists to serve.
03
Holy Scripture is the final and supreme written authority for faith and practice. Our books stand beneath Scripture, never beside or above it. Where human thinking conflicts with Scripture, Scripture governs.
04
We value biblical faithfulness above popularity and will not knowingly weaken biblical truth to gain wider acceptance. Faithfulness does not require needless harshness: truth is to be spoken in love, and conviction and charity belong together.
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The God we serve deserves our best work — in writing, editing, research, accuracy, design and production. Excellence is not vanity; when properly understood, it is stewardship.
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Publishing is an act of ministry to pastors, teachers, churches and thoughtful Christian readers. Truthfulness, honesty, fairness, accountability and Christian character govern every aspect of the work.
What we affirm
Where we stand
This heritage will naturally shape many of our books, yet Joshua House Books is not established to serve one narrow constituency. Faithful Christian authors outside the Reformed tradition may be considered when their work is consistent with the Charter. Our convictions remain clear without requiring unnecessary sectarianism.
Conviction does not require hostility. Charity does not require compromise.
How we choose
We do not seek to publish every manuscript, to grow merely for the sake of growth, or to build the largest possible catalog.
We seek to publish the right books.
Trends pass. The Word of God remains.
Every manuscript should demonstrate
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