NavPress, the publishing arm of the Navigators, announced it’s ending publication of Discipleship Journal and Pray! magazines.This follows a trend among Christian magazines. Early last year Strang Communications ceased printing New Man and SpiritLed Women, though both continue to have a web presence. At the time Stephen Strang said, “”The Internet was hardly around when we started New Man. Now it’s the wave of the future.”
In announcing that Discipleship Journal and Pray! would be available only on the Internet, Michael D. Miller, head of NavPress said, ““It is no secret that we are all in the midst of some very challenging times in our economy and the publishing industry. Magazine publishing has been hit hard. The Internet has been dealing a blow to print media for years. Then the economic downturn—it was like a one-two punch.”
Changes will also affect the book publishing division. In addition, NavPress is dividing their business into trade publishing and direct publishing groups. Sue Kline, Editorial Director and a 16-year veteran of NavPress, will lead the trade group; Mike Linder, who has served seven years in key roles at NavPress, will lead the direct team.
Miller said, ““This new structure positions us for a long and fruitful ministry through publishing. But it means saying goodbye to some outstanding people. That’s always the hardest part.” Navigator staff members were informed of these developments Friday, April 3, 2009 and NavPress is now communicating details with its authors.
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