LuxVerbi.BM

LuxVerbi.BM is an offshoot of the oldest South African publisher and retailer specialising in products for Christians. About 74 percent of South Africans regard themselves as Christians. LuxVerbi.BM wants to serve this community. They believe Christians can play an important role in rebuilding and developing South Africa, and are thus keen to make the necessary resources available.

LuxVerbi.BM also sees itself as an ally of churches in providing counselling and support for their members, and thus tries to provide for the wide range of needs of Christians of all ages. LuxVerbi.BM's customer focus and commitment to excellence are some of the reasons turnover has increased annually since 1996. Ongoing restructuring over the past three years has resulted in the following growth areas:

LuxVerbi.BM has increased its product range and currently publishes under the following six imprints: LuxVerbi.BM, Bybelkor, NG Kerk-Uitgewers, Protea, Hugenote and Waterkant.

• To keep abreast with the lifestyles of customers, LuxVerbi.BM has, in conjunction with other partners, launched an extensive Internet service for Christians: www.christians.co.za and www.christene.co.za. These sites provide quality spiritual products, spiritual counselling, book discussions, community news, assistance with sermons, etc.
  
  
• The INTERNATIONAL BOOK DIVISION (IBD) has obtained the rights to distribute the products of 26 international publishers' products in Southern Africa.
  
  

Stephan Spies is the managing director of LuxVerbi.BM, which comprises six business units.

Contact person:
Stephan Spies
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8210
E-mail sspies@luxverbi-bm.co.za

Contact us:
Managing director
LuxVerbi.BM
PO Box 5
Wellington
7654
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8200
Fax +27(0 )21 873 7606

LuxVerbi.BM annually publishes 200 titles in 23 categories - mainly in Afrikaans, but also in English. Top publications are also translated from English and other languages.
The categories include: actuality publications, general Christian publications, theology, Bible background, prayer, church music and song, liturgical material, comfort and inspirational material, Bible study, Biblical diaries, faith support, gift books, life skills, reference works and educational books.

In 2003 LuxVerbi.BM again scooped the most awards at the annual CBSA (Christian Booksellers of South Africa) awards event. They also scooped all the awards in two categories.

Contact person:
Lizelle Terblanche
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8261
E-mail liz@luxverbi-bm.co.za

PO Box 5
Wellington
7654
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8261
Fax +27(0) 21 873 7851

This department is responsible for the marketing of LuxVerbi.BM's products. The emphasis is on product knowledge, advertising and service.

Contact person:
Maryna Volschenk
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8272
E-mail emv@luxverbi-bm.co.za

PO Box 5
Wellington
7654
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8272
Fax +27(0) 21 873 0069

This group focuses on introducing LuxVerbi.BM's writers and their products to the client, the retail and the media.

Contact person:
Eben Pienaar (Retail manager)
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8237
E-mail epi@luxverbi-bm.co.za

4. INTERNATIONAL BOOK DIVISION (IBD)
Manager: James Campbell

The IBD represents 26 American publishers in South Africa, which means the best titles from these publishers are now available locally. This enables LuxVerbi.BM to provide in the needs of all Christian denominations. Significant growth in this division confirms the need for this service.

Contact person:
Jamie Campbell (Manager: International Books)
Tel +27(0) 21 864 8249/864 8253

E-mail jca@luxverbi-bm.co.za
Cellphone +27(0) 82 901 2687
Fax +27(0) 21 864 1817

Contact us:
LuxVerbi.BM (IBD)
PO Box 5
Wellington
7654
Fax +27(0) 21 864 1817