PPC09001
May 13, 2009

The Thoughtful Christian offers new deal for subscribers in response to challenging economy

Contact:
Andrew Yeager-Buckley, (502) 569-5970

LOUISVILLE, Ky — The Web-based resource center The Thoughtful Christian has introduced a 40% discount for new and existing subscribers. From now through December 2009, new one-year subscriptions will be offered for $195.00, down from the regular rate of $350.00, while renewals will be $150.00, down from the regular rate of $225. The temporary discount has been implemented to aid subscribers — made up of individuals, churches, and other organizations — struggling with a difficult economic climate. “We’ve heard since its inception that a Thoughtful Christian subscription, with all its added advantages, is a valuable resource for local churches,” says Executive Editor David Maxwell. “If reducing the price can help more of these churches get a greater benefit from us, that’s great!”

The Thoughtful Christian is filled with studies covering a range of topics in the following areas: Bible and Theology, Spirituality, Christian Living, Contemporary Issues and Popular Culture. The site expanded last year to include studies specifically designed for youth, an addition to existing adult and parenting studies, and they are all available as part of a regular subscription. Studies can be downloaded as Acrobat PDF files, printed out and photocopied for use in classes or for personal study and devotion. New studies, including rapid responses to current events, are added to the site on a regular, ongoing basis.

The Thoughtful Christian is one of three imprints of the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, the official denominational publisher of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). PPC’s other imprints are Westminster John Knox Press and Geneva Press. PPC publishes approximately 85 books each year and maintains a backlist of approximately 1,700 titles that are sold throughout the world.