The company was founded in 1939, by Herman Baker in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]]. The company has published Christian books that discuss many issues, from family life to theology, within a broadly evangelical framework.<ref>[http://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=9FC2E1F4E2464E5EADE1430BB2DF94E0&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=D5E300EEF9C74E6E970D1308C5631A88 Baker company history, Baker Book House web.]</ref> Baker publishes books and ministry resources for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling and leadership. Baker also publishes for lay Christians on topics such as discipleship, spirituality, encouragement, relationships, marriage, parenting and the intersection of Christianity and culture.<ref>[http://www.bakerbooks.com/ME2/Audiences/Default.asp Baker mission, Baker Book House web.]</ref>
In June 2014 Baker announced that it had acquired Regal Books from Gospel Light.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/news/37|title=Baker Publishing Group Acquires Regal Books from Gospel Light|date=30 June 2014|website=Baker Publishing Group|publisher=Christian Retailing|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|last1=|first1=|accessdate=24 July 2017}}</ref>
