Christian Businessmen Join Forces To Launch Christian Micro Bookshops In Bath Churches
In The Light of Christian Bookshops Closing On The High Street, including the recent closure of Wesley Owen branches in Bath and Bristol, a pioneering new Christian Book Ministry is set to be launched for churches in Bath, Bristol and the West. Enterprising duo, David Wavre of online Christian bookseller, agreatread.and the Reverend Richard Greatrex - formally of Wesley Owen - are planning to offer a pioneering flagship micro-bookshop in a soon to be announced city centre Bath church. Find out more!
(PICTURES: RICHARD GREATREX AND DAVID WAVRE)
David says: “Each shop or stall will have a range of top titles, perennial favourites and newly published books available as well as the monthly comprehensive A Great Read magazines detailing handpicked newly published and established titles will be available, with the additional ability to access A Great Read’s large database of Christian titles and. So if what you are looking for is not immediately on-hand it can be sourced for you for collection in a matter of days.”
A Great Read is a Wiltshire-based mail order Christian book seller which specialises in customer service and price, offering excellent value for money. David says: “It seems obvious to say but bookshops are not like supermarkets – you don’t go to fill your trolley with supplies, whisk through the self-checkout and home! A Christian bookshop is a hub of activity, knowledge and advice: a place that represents the rich diversity of the Christian faith – and it is this aspect that Richard and I are keen to offer churches that come on board.”
Both men have a comprehensive knowledge of Christian titles, authors and genres – born of years’ of experience working with Christian publishers and will offer a knowledgeable customer service to churches and their members coming on board with the scheme.
David says: “A bookshop on church premises broadens the church’s appeal and mission and serves as a focal point for book readers in the area. Richard plans to work dynamically with individual churches to organize events such as author talks or launch book reading clubs – a new community of book lovers will be born! Churches that take up the scheme will also make a modest income from their stall.”
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February 2012