Whitaker House
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- This article is about the publishing company. For other uses, see Whitaker House (disambiguation)Whitaker House (disambiguation)Whitaker House can refer to:* Whitaker House, a Christian publishing corporation in New Kensingon, Pennsylvania-Places:in the United States...
Whitaker House is a charismatic, theologically conservative, evangelical
Evangelicalism
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publishing house
Publishing
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in New Kensington
New Kensington, Pennsylvania
New Kensington is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania situated along the Allegheny River northeast of Pittsburgh. The population was 14,701 at the 2000 Census. The mayor of New Kensington is Tom Guzzo , elected in 2009. He succeeded Mayor Frank E. Link , elected in 2001.-History:New...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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, just east of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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. Their stated mission is "To advance God's kingdom by providing biblically based products that proclaim the power of the gospel and minister to the spiritual needs of people around the world."
The distribution arm of the business now exists as Anchor Distributors, and both branches of the company operate from the same physical building and headquarters. Whitaker's 135000 square feet (12,541.9 m²) warehouse distributes over 25,000 different products. In September 2004, Whitaker House launched Whitaker Entertainment, a multimedia division of the business.
Noted Authors
A partial list of Whitaker House's notable authors follows:- Rebecca Brown, MDRebecca Brown (Christian author)Rebecca Julia Brown is a controversial Christian author and former doctor best known for her claims of having helped people escape the occult in Indiana and various locations. Brown later had her medical license revoked for improper diagnosis and over medication of patients...
— Becoming a Vessel of Honor, He Came to Set the Captives Free, Prepare for War - Jentezen FranklinJentezen FranklinJentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Free Chapel OC in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting...
— Right People, Right Place, Right Plan - Michael FranzeseMichael FranzeseMichael Franzese , is a former New York mobster with the Colombo crime family who was heavily involved in the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s...
— Blood Covenant - Marilyn HickeyMarilyn HickeyMarilyn Hickey is an American Christian minister and Christian television televangelist and personality who teaches Bible studies both nationally and internationally.-Biography:...
— Names of God - Larry HuchLarry HuchLarry Huch is a non-denominational pastor and televangelist.Huch is the founder and senior pastor of a church called New Beginnings in Dallas, Texas. Founded in November 2004, this nondenominational church has quickly developed into a diverse, multiethnic congregation of several thousand people...
— Free at Last, 10 Curses That Block the Blessing, The Torah Blessing - Eddie Long — It's Your Time, The Elect Lady
- Myles MunroeMyles MunroeDr. Myles Munroe is the president and founder of the Bahamas Faith Ministries International , a Christian growth and resource center that includes leadership training institutes, a missions agency, a publishing company, a television network, radio and Web communications, and a church community...
— Becoming a Leader, The Fatherhood Principle, The Most Important Person on Earth, The Spirit of Leadership, The Principles and Power of Vision, Understanding the Purpose & Power of Men, Understanding the Purpose & Power of Women - Derek PrinceDerek PrincePeter Derek Vaughan Prince was an international Bible teacher whose daily radio programme Derek Prince Legacy Radio broadcasts to half the population of the world in various languages...
— Appointment In Jerusalem, Gifts Of The Spirit, Gateway To God's Blessing, Fasting, Entering The Presence Of God, Does Your Tongue Need Healing?, Declaring God's Word (Devotional), God's Plan For Your Money, The Grace of Yielding, Lucifer Exposed, Marriage Covenant - Lester SumrallLester SumrallLester Frank Sumrall was an ordained American minister who formed the LeSEA broadcast network.-Biography:...
— 60 Things God Said about Sex, The Names of God, The Gifts & Ministries of the Holy Spirit, Demons: The Answer Book, The Believer's Handbook, Angels to Help You