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Cook Media Global

Colorado Springs, CO

Publishing and Distribution Leadership Training Children's Ministry Student and Youth Missions: International Orphan Care Evangelism

About Cook Media Global

Cook Media Global (dba of David C Cook), is a global nonprofit organization whose mission is to equip the Church around the world with Christ-centered resources for making and teaching disciples who obediently transform today's generations. Founded in 1875, David C Cook is headquartered in the U.S., though our material is published in more than 150 languages and distributed in more than 200 countries worldwide, serving both the local and global church. Our award-winning books include titles for every age and stage of the faith journey, reaching people where they’re at geographically and spiritually. We provide study guides, commentaries and curriculum as well as manga, graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction stories that help people grow in their faith. Popular titles include The Action Bible, Crazy Love, Standard Lesson Commentary, Gospel Light, The Chosen (graphic novel and study guides), and more.Group Publishing and their leading Vacation Bible School programs and other faith-focused curricula has made David C Cook the largest independent publisher of curriculum for the interdenominational church market. Our Integrity Music label helps people worldwide experience the presence of God as it resources the church with songs of substance. Each week, Integrity songs are sung in hundreds of thousands of churches as a form of worship and praise. Integrity artists include Matt Redman, Paul Baloche, Israel Houghton, Peter Burton, Alexander Pappas, Samuel Nwachukwu (CalledOut Music) and more.Our global outreach provides culturally relevant resources and training to help Christians all over the world grow in their faith and pass it on to the next generation. Together, the global, books, curriculum, worship music and vacation Bible school divisions of David C Cook reach people with the Good News of the Gospel and help them deepen their relationship with Jesus.In 2025, we welcomed a new member to the ministry family, Fair Trade Services, who is the leading independent record label in the faith-based market. it represents some of today's top Christian artists, including MercyMe, Phil Wickham, CeCe Winans, Micah Tyler, Colton Dixon, and more, and seeks to work with those who are culturally relevant, artistically excellent, and spiritually significant.

What “Trusted” Means

Trusted ministries meet our complete baseline framework for faithful Christian operation. This ministry has been verified against eleven of fifteen criteria in The Most Trusted Standard — demonstrating doctrinal clarity, biblical stewardship, independent financial review, faithful handling of donor intent, independent board governance, conflict-of-interest protections, truthful communications, and active mission-aligned programs.

Trusted represents the foundation on which our higher designations are built. Highly Trusted and Most Trusted ministries demonstrate additional levels of public transparency and independent evaluation that go beyond this baseline.

What We've Verified

This ministry has been verified against 11 of 15 criteria in The Most Trusted Standard.

Faith Foundation

  • Christian Statement of Faith Affirms a clear, public statement of faith aligned with historic orthodox Christian doctrine. Verified
  • Biblical Mission and Stewardship Operates with a mission explicitly grounded in Christian principles and biblical stewardship of resources entrusted to it. Verified
  • Christian Accountability Maintains accountability to recognized standards of Christian financial integrity and ministry stewardship. Verified

Financial Integrity

  • Independent Financial Review Undergoes annual independent financial audit, review, or compilation appropriate to organizational size and complexity. Verified
  • Reasonable Compensation Practices Discloses executive compensation and demonstrates compensation practices appropriate to the organization's size, scope, and sector. Verified
  • Donor Intent Honored Honors donor intent on designated and restricted gifts, ensuring contributions are used as donors directed. Verified

Governance and Leadership

  • Independent Governing Board Operates under an independent governing board with a majority of members who are not staff, related to staff, or otherwise compromised in independence. Verified
  • Documented Conflict-of-Interest Policies Maintains and follows documented conflict-of-interest policies to protect the organization and those it serves. Verified
  • No Outstanding Concerns Shows no unresolved regulatory, legal, or accountability concerns that would compromise donor trust. Verified

Transparency and Effectiveness

  • Truthful Communications Communicates truthfully and accurately in fundraising appeals, public communications, and donor reporting. Verified
  • Active Program Activity Consistent with Mission Demonstrates active program activity consistent with the organization's stated mission and purpose. Verified
  • Comprehensive Public Financial Disclosure Makes complete financial records and Form 990 (or applicable equivalent) accessible to the public through recognized third-party platforms. Not verified at this tier
  • Public Governance and Program Reporting Publicly discloses board composition, key leadership, and detailed program information so donors can see how the organization is run and what it does. Not verified at this tier
  • Full Suite of Governance Policies Maintains and discloses a complete framework of governance policies, including whistleblower and document-retention policies in addition to conflict-of-interest protections. Not verified at this tier
  • Independent Performance Evaluation Has undergone independent evaluation of financial efficiency, program spending, and operational performance against rigorous sector benchmarks, with results confirming performance at the highest standard. Not verified at this tier

Cook Media Global meets our Trusted tier standards. Highly Trusted and Most Trusted ministries additionally demonstrate broader public transparency and independently evaluated performance.