MACON, Georgia – August 15, 2006 – Smyth & Helwys today announced the launch of a new program designed to help churches and organizations access professional publishing and design services. The service is available immediately.

The service offers churches and organizations the ability to access affordable design and publishing services for a wide variety of individualized projects, including custom hymnals, church histories, redesigns for church websites, logos, newsletters, or even specialized curriculum resources or books.

“Increasingly, churches are celebrating their unique gifts, ministries and settings,” explains David Cassady, executive vice president and publisher of Smyth & Helwys. “Now, when a church needs a unique book, hymnal or resource, they have a place to turn where they can get professional consulting and production skills. Smyth & Helwys has already helped multiple churches create custom hymnals, church histories, and even special stewardship curriculum materials.”

For more than 15 years Smyth & Helwys has published for the local church. Unlike a local print shop, the company brings a solid understanding of ministry to design projects.

Smyth & Helwys Custom Publishing will also offer graphic design services for churches and organizations. Logos, newsletters, websites, and even advertisements can be created to support and highlight the identity of a particular congregation. “Churches are becoming aware that the appearance of their newsletter, bulletin and website sends a message to their community and visitors. Our team of experienced graphic designers can help churches visually communicate the high quality and relevance of their ministries,” explains Cassady.

To request an estimate for services, a church or organizational representative can complete a brief online form describing their project at www.helwys.com/custompublishing.

For more information about Smyth & Helwys Custom Publishing, call 800-747-3016 or visit www.helwys.com/custompublishing.

Smyth & Helwys is best known for its line of Sunday school materials, books, and the Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary series. The organization has been a leader in creating online resources for Bible study and group support through innovative web-based resources such as NextSunday.com, Learning Matters magazine, and its newest service, Caleb’s Cafe.

Contact information:
Smyth & Helwys
6316 Peake Road
Macon, GA 31210
www.helwys.com/custompublishing
478-757-0564 • 800-747-3016

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