21st Century Christian โ Organization Profile
21st Century Christian is a Christian publisher and supplier rooted in the Restoration Movement (Stone-Campbell Movement) and serving churches and individuals seeking New Testament Christianity in the present age. Since 1938, the company has provided Bible-based curriculum, books, Bibles, and church supplies through both retail and distribution channels. Its work is designed to support teaching and discipleship in congregational life, from weekly Bible classes to small groups and family faith formation.
The organization describes its resources as intentionally shaped to strengthen relational discipleshipโhelping people grow in their relationship with God, teachers connect well with students, and believers live faithfully โwithin the world, but not of the world.โ That practical emphasis shows up across its catalog: curriculum series, class materials, devotional resources, and a broad range of church supplies used week to week in local ministry.
As a publisher, 21st Century Christian highlights two flagship curriculum lines: Immerse in His Word and LifeLINKS to God. The company notes that it has produced more than 250 publications overall. In its historical overview, 21st Century Christian also traces curriculum development from earlier efforts such as โNew Life Through His Word,โ underscoring a long-term commitment to structured Bible teaching materials for churches.
Alongside curriculum, 21st Century Christian operates an online store and a retail location, carrying resources across major categories such as books, curriculum, Bibles, and church supplies. For churches, that means a single source for both teaching materials and practical ministry needs (including items used for worship services and classroom environments). The site also points users to free resources and ongoing communication through its info blog.
Vacation Bible School is another visible part of the companyโs work. 21st Century Christian promotes its Promise VBS program through a dedicated site, offering a consistent pathway for churches to plan, purchase, and implement VBS materials. This complements the broader curriculum catalog by providing seasonal, church-wide teaching resources designed to engage children and families.
21st Century Christianโs published history ties the company to multiple generations of leadership and service. The organization notes early origins connected to publishing for young Christians and an evolving bookstore and publishing operation in Nashville. In more recent years, the company states that long-time employees Carl and Carrie Royster assumed day-to-day leadership responsibilities, continuing a โmom and pop bookstoreโ style of attentive service while expanding the organizationโs digital presence.
21st Century Christian is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and serves churches and individual Christians through print and digital distribution. People can engage by ordering curriculum and resources for Bible classes, purchasing books and supplies through the online store or retail location, exploring the free resources offered online, and connecting with customer service for help with orders and product selection.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.21stcc.com/
- Online Store: https://www.21stcc.com/store/
- About: https://www.21stcc.com/about/
- Our History: https://www.21stcc.com/about/our-history/
- Statement of Faith: https://www.21stcc.com/about/statement-of-faith/
- Curriculum (store category): https://www.21stcc.com/store/Curriculum-c56845889
- Contact: https://www.21stcc.com/contact-us/
- Free Resources: https://www.21stcc.com/free-resources/
- Promise VBS: https://www.promisevbs.com/
Contact Information
- Phone: 615-383-3842
- Phone: 800-251-2477
- Phone: 615-292-5983
- Mailing address: 4108 Hillsboro Pike Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2701
Socials
Leadership
- Carl Royster โ Day-to-day leadership (long-time employee)
- Carrie Royster โ Day-to-day leadership (long-time employee)
- Matthew McInteer โ CEO (noted as taking the helm in early 2011)
