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What was the Christian Booksellers Association-Canadian Chapter ?

The Christian Booksellers Association-Canadian Chapter closed down in May 2007. CBA Canada had a membership of over 260 Retailers and Suppliers. The Chairperson was Lando Klassen. The Executive Director was Marlene Coghlin.

Mission Statement was...

To unite all members of our industry in Canada and equip them to expand the Kingdom through business excellence. The Association

The Christian Booksellers Association-Canadian Chapter is a non-profit trade association for those who sell Christian or Christ-centered product in Canada.

Membership comprised of those who produce and distribute Christian resources—literature, Church supplies and related Christian materials—to the Canadian market. At present, we have over 200 member retailers and 50 supplier members.

CBA’s vision was to see excellent Christian products impact the lives of people everywhere and we are committed to the development and retail distribution of Christ-honouring product in Canada. CBA Canada provides Annual Trade Shows, Professional Training & Development opportunities, and keeps our membership informed through newsletters, e-mail & fax news bulletins, plus our industry trade journal CBA Marketplace.

CBA Canada was governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing the various regions of Canada, and comprised of four to five Christian bookstore owners and managers and one Supplier representative, plus the Executive Director. They administer the affairs of the Association and are responsible for appointing and employing the Executive Director. They welcome your suggestions and requests for assistance

Christian Booksellers Association – Canadian Chapter was based in Guelph, Ontario.

History of Christian Booksellers Association

1950
The Christian Booksellers Association was established in the United States , with approximately 600 member stores. The Association is now comprised of approximately 3000 members who are dedicated to serving the local and international community through the effective distribution of Christian literature.

1970
Canada became one of the Christian Booksellers Association International regions. We had one vote on the International Board of Directors. Our first convention was held in Guelph, Ontario.

1978
Canadian Region voted to become autonomous. The Canadian Christian Booksellers Association, with approximately 98 stores, appointed Mr. Glen Cameron as their Executive Director, making Windsor, Ontario the location of the head office. The office relocated to Guelph, Ontario, in 1992.