** This is inserted for the information to the Membership and all who have an interest in the Christian Trade. We are of course saddened by the news, but look forward to a renewed and enlivened Ministry, under God’s mighty guidance. – Ed.**

Dear friends,

Over the past 12 months, the Board of Directors and senior staff of CLC Australasia (Christian BookWorld) have undertaken a complete review and evaluation of its business model and practices. Considering the emerging purchasing trends with the internet, changes in technology (eBooks) and economic influences, it is now clear that for CLC to be sustainable and faithful to its mission statement, significant changes are necessary. A new missions model that is viable and workable involving Christian Literature in Australia is sought.

The consequence of this is that CLC will be closing its retail and wholesale presence in the different communities of Australia. The closure will be gradual, but we expect that the final bookshop will close in July this year. We are hoping that other interested parties will be able to acquire these bookshops and we value any input from interested parties.

CLC (Christian BookWorld) in Australia has always seen itself as a mission organisation that uses the printed page and other media to change people’s lives. CLC works with a local team, in a bookshop, that is sensitive to those God moments, to minister into someone’s life. The difficult side of this equation was to make sure the centres were financially viable to maintain the ministry.

CLC has enjoyed a fruitful season where it has supported CLC ministries in Australia and around the world from Mozambique, Venezuela, Russia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji to name a few.

We have appreciated your involvement with CLC Australasia and thank you for your continued prayers as the future unfolds.

Kindest Regards

David Scouler
General Manager