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Kregel Publications
Christian, Academic, Children's
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Kregel
Kregel is closed to unagented authors and does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. You can reach it through a professional literary agent or by pitching at a writers conference that Kregel staff attend.
Kregel Publications is a Christian publisher based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1949. Its backlist includes Christian education and ministry, contemporary issues, Christian living, fiction, biblical studies and reprints of classic works. Its doctrinal position commits it to “the essentials of conservative, evangelical Christianity.” Its Spanish-language division, Editorial Portavoz, has over 500 evangelical titles for Hispanic readers.
Kregel does not accept unsolicited manuscripts for review today, and it takes no responsibility for materials sent to its office. Proposals reach its editors in two ways. A professional literary agent can submit for you, or you can pitch in person at a writers conference where Kregel staff are present. Before you pursue either route, make sure your book fits its conservative evangelical position.
What Kregel is looking for
- Christian education and ministry
- Christian living and contemporary issues
- Biblical studies
- Fiction
- Work in line with conservative, evangelical Christianity
Publishes
- Academic
- Children's
- Christian
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Religion and Spirituality
Specialties
- Bible study
- Christian fiction
- Christian living
How to submit to Kregel
From its own guidelines- Check that your book fits Kregel's conservative evangelical position.
- Find a professional literary agent who works with Christian publishers.
- Or find a writers conference where Kregel staff will attend.
- Pitch your book there or have your agent send the proposal.
Is Kregel right for your book?
A good fit if
Kregel suits agented Christian authors, or writers who attend conferences, whose work fits a conservative evangelical position.
Look elsewhere if
Look elsewhere if you want to submit directly without an agent, since Kregel does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
Kregel imprints
Which take submissions| Imprint | Direct submissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial Portavoz | Not stated | Spanish-language division; over 500 evangelical titles for Hispanic readers. |
Questions about Kregel
Does Kregel accept unsolicited manuscripts?
No, Kregel does not accept unsolicited manuscripts for review, and it takes no responsibility for materials sent to its office. If you mail or email a manuscript without an invitation, expect no review. Instead, work through a professional literary agent or pitch in person at a writers conference where Kregel staff are present. Both routes put your proposal in front of its editors.
How do I submit to Kregel?
You submit through a professional literary agent, or you pitch at a writers conference that Kregel staff attend. Kregel takes no direct proposals from unagented authors. Before you approach an agent or a conference, check that your book fits its backlist areas and its commitment to the essentials of conservative, evangelical Christianity, since that is its doctrinal position.
What does Kregel publish?
Kregel publishes Christian books in areas such as Christian education and ministry, contemporary issues, Christian living, fiction, biblical studies and reprints of classic works. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was founded in 1949. Its Spanish-language division, Editorial Portavoz, has over 500 evangelical titles for Hispanic readers, so it also serves readers in Spanish.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
