A lot of things have happened since Lighthouse Publishing was founded by Darold Gingerich in 1989. But it all began when God called Darold out of dead works into a new life with Christ. After his conversion, he attended a prison ministry with some of his friends and saw first-hand some of the needs in prison. He recognized the need for discipleship and literature to leave with the prisoners.
During this time Darold was inspired to publish a discipleship magazine especially for prisoners. He purchased some printing equipment and set up a small print shop in the bedroom of a mobile home they were using for an office building.
Publishing a magazine is a little easier dreamed about than accomplished, and over the years Lighthouse Publishing turned into a small commercial print shop with a focus on printing Christian literature. We eventually also had a bookstore, sermon tape ministry, and gospel sign ministry.
Finally, three moves and 12 years after the first inspiration, Loaves & Fishes was born. We printed 3,300 copies of our introductory issue in 2002. It took a little promotion on our part in the beginning, but before long, word of mouth and copies being passed around generated lots of awareness.
Today Lighthouse Publishing is tightly focused on publishing Christian literature for prisoners. Loaves & Fishes circulation has exceeded 75,000 copies, and our goal is to publish four issues of this magazine per year. We also have plans for a Spanish version of Loaves & Fishes and perhaps a magazine targeted toward women in prison.
We see huge opportunities to make more of a difference in the prisons if funds were not an issue. We hope to branch out into new magazines once we can consistently publish Loaves & Fishes every three months and the funds are available.
Our magazine subscriptions have always been free. Many prisoners could not afford to purchase a subscription, so we have chosen to offer it free of charge to all who request it in the USA and Canada. Many prison chaplains are volunteers and the prisons do not budget funds for literature.
We are actively looking for individuals, churches, and business owners who are willing to partner with us in giving the chaplains what they need in their outreach and to supply hungry souls in prison with solid, Biblical teaching.
He is the only way that men can be saved (Acts 4:12).
He died for the sins of all people (John 3:16).
He rose from the dead on the third day (Luke 24:6 & 7).
He ascended into Heaven (Luke 24:51).
He will return again (Acts 1:11).
In the New Birth (John 3:7).
In following the New Testament literally.
In observing communion and foot washing (John 13).
In holy living (1 Peter 1:15).
In abstaining from worldly lusts and entertainment (1 Peter 2:11).
Speaking Engagements
We occasionally travel to share a ministry presentation with churches. If your church or group of friends would like for us to do a presentation, please let us know.
About Us
A lot of things have happened since Lighthouse Publishing was founded by Darold Gingerich in 1989. But it all began when God called Darold out of dead works into a new life with Christ. After his conversion, he attended a prison ministry with some of his friends and saw first-hand some of the needs in prison. He recognized the need for discipleship and literature to leave with the prisoners.
During this time Darold was inspired to publish a discipleship magazine especially for prisoners. He purchased some printing equipment and set up a small print shop in the bedroom of a mobile home they were using for an office building.
Publishing a magazine is a little easier dreamed about than accomplished, and over the years Lighthouse Publishing turned into a small commercial print shop with a focus on printing Christian literature. We eventually also had a bookstore, sermon tape ministry, and gospel sign ministry.
Finally, three moves and 12 years after the first inspiration, Loaves & Fishes was born. We printed 3,300 copies of our introductory issue in 2002. It took a little promotion on our part in the beginning, but before long, word of mouth and copies being passed around generated lots of awareness.
Today Lighthouse Publishing is tightly focused on publishing Christian literature for prisoners. Loaves & Fishes circulation has exceeded 75,000 copies, and our goal is to publish four issues of this magazine per year. We also have plans for a Spanish version of Loaves & Fishes and perhaps a magazine targeted toward women in prison.
We see huge opportunities to make more of a difference in the prisons if funds were not an issue. We hope to branch out into new magazines once we can consistently publish Loaves & Fishes every three months and the funds are available.
Our magazine subscriptions have always been free. Many prisoners could not afford to purchase a subscription, so we have chosen to offer it free of charge to all who request it in the USA and Canada. Many prison chaplains are volunteers and the prisons do not budget funds for literature.
We are actively looking for individuals, churches, and business owners who are willing to partner with us in giving the chaplains what they need in their outreach and to supply hungry souls in prison with solid, Biblical teaching.
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Speaking Engagements
We occasionally travel to share a ministry presentation with churches. If your church or group of friends would like for us to do a presentation, please let us know.