For more than 200 years 1517 Media has been committed to helping Christian communities and individuals encounter a loving, gracious God and grow in faith, understanding, and response. We create resources for Christian worship and faith formation, for academic study and professional development, and for individual edification and spiritual growth. We have always embraced the media of the day to meet people where they are, in their lives and in their communities.

1517 Media has five publishing imprints:

AUGSBURG FORTRESS, serves Lutheran churches with resources that support worship and music, faith formation, and congregational life.

FORTRESS PRESS, publisher of scholarship that matters for the academy, for the classroom, and for the church across the categories of theology, biblical studies, history, religion, and ministry.

SPARKHOUSE, develops resources that engage and inspire children, youth, and adults in Christian communities.

BEAMING BOOKS, publisher of high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

BROADLEAF BOOKS, publisher of books on religion, culture, social justice, spirituality, and personal growth that inspire transformation in readers and their communities to foster a more open, just, and compassionate world.

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Tim Blevins

Traci Smith

Rev. T. C. Moore

Elissa Hansen

Tou Moua

Doug Shepard

Alisha Lofgren

Sandy Amundson

John Rahja

Annette Hughes

Alison Vandenberg

The Leadership Team at 1517 Media, comprising the Chief Financial Officer, President & CEO, and Vice President for Human Resources & Organizational Development, is responsible for steering the company's strategic vision, ensuring financial stability, fostering organizational growth, and cultivating a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture. Together, they drive decision-making processes that uphold the company's commitment to creating impactful Christian resources and maintaining its historic legacy.

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