Amy

Publisher, Bibles, 2 years of service

Tyndale House Publishers: Employee Profiles
What first attracted you to Tyndale House Publishers?
Amy: I’m now working at Tyndale for the second time. I started my career here, immediately after graduating from college. At that time, approaching my graduation date, I was attracted by an ad in a campus newsletter announcing an opportunity in the editorial department. It sounded like an amazing job and a great fit for me. And it was! I didn’t work at Tyndale for long that first time around because my husband and I moved cross-country. But I had a great experience here and have always been grateful to Tyndale for giving me that opportunity and introducing me to the world of Christian publishing, where I have spent my career. I was also introduced to the NLT during that time because the editorial team was working furiously toward publishing the very first NLT Bibles. I absolutely caught the vision for the translation and, even though I was working elsewhere at the time, bought an NLT Bible when it released. Since then, it has been my favorite translation and I have encouraged many others to use it. This time around, I was attracted by a specific position. I heard from a friend that I would be the perfect person to fill that role on the Bible team, and after reconnecting with Blaine (whom I knew from previous interactions in the small world of Christian publishing), I was convinced I should explore it. I already had a lot of respect and affection for Tyndale, loved the NLT, and knew I was fully onboard with the organization’s mission. I didn’t know that Bible publishing would be something I would want to do. During the interview process I became convinced that it was, indeed, something I would like to do. And I was very happy to find my way back to Tyndale.
What has made your department a pleasant/​enjoyable place to work?
Amy: I love the people I work with. I have had the privilege of building a team in my time here, and doing so is one of the things that gets me out of bed in the morning. It’s a pleasure to be learning and growing with the other members of the Bible team and to see us moving steadily toward confidence and—someday—expertise. I’m incredibly proud of the progress these team members have made, the challenging transitions they have weathered, and their determination to pursue our mission for the sake of Christ and his Church. And I’m excited about the future as I imagine where we’ll be down the road. I’m also captivated by the multifaceted challenge of Bible publishing. It’s an incredibly complex business, and I think I’m going to be learning for a long time. This environment—full of challenge, learning, solving problems, and collaborating to create something excellent—makes my job fun and energizing (and also sometimes discouraging and not fun at all—I have to acknowledge that I have those days too). Third, I’m so blessed to be working on a bilingual team with a global focus. Because we’re publishing in two of the top four most-spoken languages in the world, our team is publishing Bibles that have the potential to reach 25 percent of the world’s population. That’s a staggering opportunity and something that really excites us, and we’re challenging ourselves to grow in our ability to think globally about what we do. I see this as an invitation for us to join in the work that God is doing in the church around the world—including right here in the US. The church is a truly global organism, and God’s heart is for the whole world. We have been blessed with so much, and we’re called to be faithful stewards who use these resources to reach the people God has equipped and called us to reach. We want to find strong markets around the world and build a global Bible-publishing business. I have to pinch myself every time I think about this because I can’t believe I actually get to be part of it. What an incredible privilege!
What has made Tyndale House Publishers a unique/​exceptional place to work?
Amy: The mission is the most important distinctive for me. Tyndale shares a similar sense of mission to other Christian publishers, so this is not totally unique. But compared to most workplaces, it’s incredibly rare. And for me, working on Bibles brings that sense of missional connection even closer. It would be easy to take this for granted, and I never want to do that. We’re so privileged to have this clear sense of how we’re serving the Lord and the body of Christ in our work. Next are the people who work here. Tyndale is full of smart, mission-driven, highly capable people who are giving so much to the Kingdom, both at work and in other spheres of life. Working alongside excellent colleagues brings out the best in us, and Tyndale is so blessed with wonderful people who are doing that for each other. I’m very grateful to be part of the team.

Jon

Associate Publisher, Nonfiction, 24 years of service

Tyndale House Publishers: Employee Profiles
What first attracted you to Tyndale House Publishers?
Jon: At the time when I applied, I was at a consulting company that provided services to multiple publishers. I knew that Tyndale House was one of the most respected publishers within the Christian book industry.
What has made your department a pleasant/​enjoyable place to work?
Jon: Every day is a new opportunity. I meet so many interesting people, who have incredible stories that need to be told to a wider audience. It is exciting to work with people who are talented and passionate about promoting our authors and their messages. I love to hear how Tyndale’s books and Bibles have transformed people’s lives. That energizes my work.
What has made Tyndale House Publishers a unique/​exceptional place to work?
Jon: Tyndale House cares. They provide opportunities for their employees to grow.

Wilma

Sr. Consumer Marketing Manager, 7 years of service

Tyndale House Publishers: Employee Profiles
What first attracted you to Tyndale House Publishers?
Wilma: My grandparents gave a pocket-sized devotional to my parents as a wedding gift called Living Light (India edition), that was published by Tyndale in 1972. It was a very special gift that my whole family treasured over the years. Later, after graduating college in 2005, I was tuning in to WETN, Wheaton College’s radio station, to listen to some music. Instead, they were airing the funeral service for Ken Taylor. Hearing about his heart for service, his faith and his desire to make Scripture accessible to all people was what drew me to the company and ultimately led me to apply for my first position later that year!
What has made your department a pleasant/​enjoyable place to work?
Wilma: I am incredibly blessed to work with great people who are passionate about the work they do, grow as employees, and inspire me to do my best along the way! I love working with the digital marketing and sales team because we are encouraged to continually innovate, research, learn and grow – I find that I thrive best in that environment and am grateful that as a team we can accomplish much together!
What has made Tyndale House Publishers a unique/​exceptional place to work?
Wilma: Tyndale has always stood out to me for its generosity and missions focus through the Tyndale Foundation. I appreciate knowing that the work that I do on a day-to-day basis will ultimately impact our mission and purpose in meaningful ways that will last into eternity.

Michael

Territory Manager, 16 years of service

Tyndale House Publishers: Employee Profiles
What first attracted you to Tyndale House Publishers?
Michael: I am inspired by Tyndale's long standing integrity and reputation.
What has made your department a pleasant/​enjoyable place to work?
Michael: I enjoy the people, from my coworkers and "partners in the trenches", to the customers, also known as "partners in the trenches."
What has made Tyndale House Publishers a unique/​exceptional place to work?
Michael: The people at Tyndale House have shown exceptional profesionalism that I have rarely experienced over the last 27 years working in this industry. There is great care extended to their employees.

Karen

Publisher, 28 years of service

Tyndale House Publishers: Employee Profiles
What first attracted you to Tyndale House Publishers?
Karen: I had used the Living Bible as a teenager and was acquainted with Dr. Taylor's children's book, BIG THOUGHTS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE.
What has made your department a pleasant/​enjoyable place to work?
Karen: It is a group of people who deeply care about one another and the mission of our company. We do our jobs well because we still believe that books can change a person and the world.
What has made Tyndale House Publishers a unique/​exceptional place to work?
Karen: There is a sense of calling and history that gives purpose and significance. We get letters from people who thank us for saving their life or their marriage. It is both humbling and encouraging.