PCPA

Save the dates!
May 1 & 2, 2025
for the joint PCPA & ACP
Conference!

PCPA: Helping publishers serve their denominations and God's people throughout the world by providing visionary leadership through the ministry of Christian publishing.
About PCPA
Save the dates!
PCPA is partnering with ACP
(Association of Catholic Publishers)
to host
a joint 2025 conference

ACP/PCPA 2025 Joint Conference
May 1 (starting at noon CT) & May 2 (ending at 3 p.m. CT)

Optional pre-conference events
April 29-May 1: Catholic Writers Guild
April 30 (afternoon): ACP Board of Directors
April 30 (afternoon & dinner) & May 1: PCPA Board of Directors & Heads of Houses

Conference Theme
Collaborate. Innovate.

Event highlights
Keynote Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and church researchers who will inspire, educate and challenge you.

Practical Workshops: Gain hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques for Christian publishing.

Exhibitor Booths: Engage with 30+ company representatives sharing their expertise.

Peer Group Meetings: Join discussions with people in similar roles as yours about your common joys, challenges and problems to be solved.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues from across the industry over food, beverages, and during your free time.

Directory of Attendees: Continue the collaboration beyond the event with a complete directory of all registrants

Registration Perks
Early Bird Discounts: Save more by registering early.
Group Discounts: Special discounts for ACP & PCPA members registering as a group.

Location
We have arranged for a block of rooms at the deeply discounted rate of $139++ at the Chicago Marriott Naperville, IL. The conference will be held in their event space. Plus, they are offering free parking, free WiFi and other benefits to ACP and PCPA members. A discount code will be included with conference registration information coming to you soon.

Next Steps

Save the Dates! Mark your calendars now!

Stay tuned! Many more details, conference registration and hotel reservation links will be sent to you in the coming months.

Questions? Please contact PCPA Executive Director Beth Lewis

Wondering what are our conferences look like?
Check out the photos from the 2024 PCPA conference
2025 will be even bigger & better through our partnership with ACP!

See you next spring! Watch the PCPA eNewsletter for updates.
Membership
PCPA has four basic categories of membership.

Publishing House Members
include publishers that are non-profit and serve Christian individuals and communities. The roots of PCPA are Protestant denominational publishers, but we now enjoy the richness of having publishers that are ecumenical and Catholic as members. Learn more.
Adjunct Members
are companies that provide a wide range of products and services to help our publishing company members do their work. Learn more.

Freelance Members
are individuals who provide a wide range of freelance services to help our publishing company members do their work. Freelance Members offer expertise in writing, editing, marketing, design, research, accounting, and more! Learn more .

Individual or Student Members
Individual Members are individual people who wish to be engaged with PCPA, but who are not currently employed by a company (unless as a student intern) that is eligible to be a PCPA Publishing Member, Affiliate Member or Adjunct Member. They may be former employees (retired or no longer working) of PCPA Member Companies or students interested in exploring a career in publishing.
Learn more.

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Peer Groups
Peer groups are one of the most consistently praised aspects of PCPA membership.

Active groups include:

Curriculum
Design
Editorial
Finance, Administration & IT
Fundraising
Heads of Houses
Human Resources
Marketing
Production and Purchasing
Rights
Sales and Service
Worship

Learn more
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you. Use this form or email beth.lewis@pcpaonline.org.
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Save the dates!

PCPA: Helping publishers serve their denominations and God's people throughout the world by providing visionary leadership through the ministry of Christian publishing.

Save the dates!

PCPA is partnering with ACP

(Association of Catholic Publishers)

to host

a joint 2025 conference

ACP/PCPA 2025 Joint Conference

May 1 (starting at noon CT) & May 2 (ending at 3 p.m. CT)

Optional pre-conference events

April 29-May 1: Catholic Writers Guild

April 30 (afternoon): ACP Board of Directors

April 30 (afternoon & dinner) & May 1: PCPA Board of Directors & Heads of Houses

Conference Theme

Collaborate. Innovate.

Event highlights

Keynote Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and church researchers who will inspire, educate and challenge you.

Practical Workshops: Gain hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques for Christian publishing.

Exhibitor Booths: Engage with 30+ company representatives sharing their expertise.

Peer Group Meetings: Join discussions with people in similar roles as yours about your common joys, challenges and problems to be solved.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues from across the industry over food, beverages, and during your free time.

Directory of Attendees: Continue the collaboration beyond the event with a complete directory of all registrants

Registration Perks

Early Bird Discounts: Save more by registering early.

Group Discounts: Special discounts for ACP & PCPA members registering as a group.

Location

Save the Dates! Mark your calendars now!

Stay tuned! Many more details, conference registration and hotel reservation links will be sent to you in the coming months.

Questions? Please contact PCPA Executive Director Beth Lewis

Wondering what are our conferences look like?

Check out the photos from the 2024 PCPA conference

2025 will be even bigger & better through our partnership with ACP!

See you next spring! Watch the PCPA eNewsletter for updates.

Membership

PCPA has four basic categories of membership.

Interested in receiving our free eNewsletter?

Sign up here!

Peer Groups

Peer groups are one of the most consistently praised aspects of PCPA membership.

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you. Use this form or email beth.lewis@pcpaonline.org.