Berean Christian Stores Grows Store Count with Acquisition of Bible Book Store in Billings, Montana

Cincinnati, Ohio - February 4, 2008 - Berean Christian Stores, a leading retailer of Christian books, giftware, and church supplies, today announced its acquisition of Billings, MT based Bible Book Store, a privately-held independent store.

The acquisition strengthens Berean’s market presence by adding one of the country’s preeminent Christian retail stores to its existing chain of 25 stores.  The addition of the Billings store brings the total number of Berean Christian Stores locations to 26 in 8 states across the country.

Bill Simmons, president of Berean Christian Stores, calls the move a great fit for Berean. “We are thankful to know we have such a strong foundation on which to build thanks to the ministry Christine and Michael Wall have so faithfully provided to the Billings community.  This store will continue to provide that same level of ministry and service for many years to come.”

“We were very selective about the ongoing stewardship of Bible Book Store’s ministry to our community,” stated Michael Wall.  “Berean Christian Stores was chosen because they share a similar vision with our family to point people to a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.  We are confident they will continue to serve the greater Billings area with quality Christian resources and are excited to turn over our store to their care.”

About Berean Christian Stores:
Berean Christian Bookstores is a specialty retailer selling books, bibles, music, video, apparel, giftware, and church supplies at 26 stores in 8 states across the United States.  With over seventy-years of success in the Christian retailing industry, Berean Christian Stores strives to provide excellent customer service, outstanding value, and an extensive product selection serving both consumers and churches.

About Bible Book Store:
With the largest selection of Christian resources in a five-state area, Bible Book Store was opened in 1954 as a book table at a dry cleaning business in Billings.  In 1973, Waldo and May Lou Wall purchased the store, and expanded it to its current size and location.  The Wall’s son Michael and his wife Christine bought the store in 1997.