Why We Exist

Located in Carol Stream, Illinois, Ashwood Book Publisher was founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor as a means of publishing The Living Bible. Ashwood Christian fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and other resources, including Bibles in the New Living Translation (NLT).

Ashwood products include many New York Times best sellers, including the popular Left Behind fiction series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, novels by Francine Rivers, Karen Kingsbury and Joel C. Rosenberg, plus numerous nonfiction works.

Ashwood Book Publisher is substantially owned by Ashwood Book Foundation. As a result, the company’s profits help underwrite the foundation’s mission, which is to spread the Good News of Christ around the world.

Our Purpose

Minister to the spiritual needs of people, primarily through the publication of literature consistent with biblical principles and through grants to other charitable entities.

Core Values

• Dependent on God’s leading
• Anchored in the Bible
• Driven to make God’s Word accessible
• Trustworthy
• Committed to excellence

Our Goals

• Honor God
• Excel in business
• Sustain controlled economic growth
• Operate profitably
• Help employees grow