Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) โ Organization Profile
Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) is a university press connected with Abilene Christian University (ACU) that publishes books for Christian faith formation, scholarship, and ministry. Through its publishing program and online storefront, ACU Press releases titles that serve both the academy and the church, with subject areas that include Christian faith and theology, leadership and ministry, and regional and cultural history. The press also oversees the trade imprint Leafwood Publishers, expanding its reach to a broader readership through accessible, church-facing titles.
ACU Press states its mission as reflecting the standards of its parent institution and spreading ACUโs values to a broad public audience. Historically, the press began when James Fullbright acquired the rights to Biblical Research Press, a publishing effort developed by retired ACU professor J. D. Thomas. Early goals included producing resources that would support churches and advance scholarship among Churches of Christ, and over time the press expanded its vision to grow as a nationally recognized academic press while maintaining its roots in the Stone-Campbell faith tradition.
Today, ACU Press and Leafwood Publishers organize their catalog through accessible pathways for readers and churchesโsuch as categories for Academics, Christian Faith, Small Groups, and Regional titlesโmaking it easier for leaders and educators to find resources suited for classrooms, church study, and personal discipleship. ACU Press also notes that it operates its own warehouse and offers discounts for churches and ministry groups, reflecting an ongoing commitment to equipping congregations with usable materials.
The publishing program is supported by a small team, with public staff listings that include Dr. Jason Fikes as Director, along with roles in sales and operations, office management, and warehousing. For authors and educators, ACU Press provides dedicated resource areas (including sections oriented toward authors and professors), and it offers a rights and permissions pathway for licensing and translation requests through an external rights management partner.
ACU Press is based in Abilene, Texas, with its mailing address listed as ACU Box 29138, Abilene, TX 79699. While its institutional home is ACU, its books are distributed broadly through multiple channels and are positioned for use by churches, ministry leaders, educators, and readers across the United States and beyond. People can engage with ACU Press by exploring new releases, selecting small-group studies and ministry resources for congregational use, adopting titles for courses, and connecting with the press for customer service or publishing inquiries.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.acupressbooks.com/
- Online Store (ACU Press & Leafwood Publishers): https://store.acupressbooks.com/
- About: https://store.acupressbooks.com/pages/about-us
- Staff: https://store.acupressbooks.com/pages/staff
- Contact: https://store.acupressbooks.com/pages/contact-us
- Rights & Permissions: https://store.acupressbooks.com/pages/rights-permissions
- Leafwood Publishers: https://www.leafwoodpublishers.com/
- Collections: https://www.acupressbooks.com/collections
Contact Information
- Email: in**@****************rs.com
- Phone: 877-816-4455
- Phone: 325-674-2720
- Mailing address: ACU Box 29138, Abilene, TX 79699
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acupress/
Leadership
- Dr. Jason Fikes โ Director
- Duane Anderson โ Director of Sales and Operations
- Shannon Odom โ Office Manager
- Al Estrada โ Warehouse Manager
