SUMMER CPE 2026 | August 2-4 | St. Charles, Missouri
Share Your Message with the Retailers Across the USA:
Become a Featured Author at CPE Summer 2026
Step into the spotlight at the Christian Product Expo where Redemption Press authors connect with retailers from across the country.
This exclusive opportunity allows you to showcase your book, expand your reach, and open doors to lasting partnerships with bookstores and ministry leaders.
Whether you attend in person or participate through promotional options, you’ll receive guided support from our team before, during, and after the event. Spaces are limited—secure your chance to put your story into the hands of readers nationwide.
Location: Hotel and Convention
The Summer CPE 2026 will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO.
Authors will enjoy the convenience of staying at The Embassy Suites, the official event hotel connected directly with the convention center, with a special discounted rate of $190.89/night.
Last day to book rooms: June 29, 2026 | Book early before they sell out!
Meet the Nation’s Christian Retailers—all in One Place
The Christian Product Expo (CPE) is where Christian retailers from all across the United States gather in one place. As a Redemption Press author, this is your chance to showcase your book directly to store owners and decision makers who are looking for fresh, faith-centered resources to bring to their shelves.
At CPE, your book is featured in multiple, highly effective ways—engaging retailers to not only purchase your book but also to promote it within their stores. What would normally take years of effort to reach bookstores nationwide can happen in just a few days at this event.
This opportunity goes far beyond sales. Bookstore owners love to meet authors in person and hear firsthand the heart behind their message. These connections often open the door to book signings, in-store promotions, and other events that expand your reach even further.
By attending CPE, you are stepping into a ministry partnership—connecting personally with retailers who will carry your story into communities across the country. It’s about more than selling books; it’s about multiplying impact.
Your experience at CPE will include...
Author Bonus Training Day:
Saturday at CPE
Before the Expo begins, Redemption Press authors gather for a full day of practical training designed to help you engage with retailers confidently and maximize every opportunity. You’ll learn how to present your book with clarity, build authentic connections, and create a follow-up plan to keep momentum strong after the event.
This focused preparation ensures you’ll step into CPE equipped, encouraged, and ready to represent your book with excellence.
Preparation for Apps and Autographs
As part of your CPE experience, you’ll take time to personally sign copies of your book in preparation for the Apps & Autographs Party—a highlight of the Expo where you’ll place your book directly into the hands of store owners from across the United States. This unique event allows retailers to connect with you face-to-face, hear your heart for your message, and carry that enthusiasm back to their customers. It’s more than giving away a book—it’s creating a lasting impression that can open doors for future sales, signings, and ministry opportunities.
Create Your Author Space
Design a welcoming space where retailers can experience your book and your message. We encourage you to bring a banner, table décor, and other display items that reflect the heart of your book.
Your personalized space will serve as the backdrop for conversations that introduce retailers to your story and inspire them to bring your book into their stores. Thoughtful presentation makes a lasting impression—and helps ensure your book is remembered long after the event.
Booth Display
Showcase your book in a stunning double-size booth located at the entrance of the showroom—a prime location that ensures maximum visibility as retailers arrive. Each author receives one hour of booth time per day to personally engage with store owners, share the heart of their message, and represent their book with excellence.
Your space includes a featured author poster plus an 8x8 banner display highlighting your book cover as the backdrop, creating a professional and eye-catching presentation that captures attention and invites meaningful connections.
Conversations with Retailers
Each day you’ll have dedicated time in the Redemption Press booth—a welcoming space designed for connection. This is your opportunity to meet bookstore owners face-to-face, share the heart behind your book, and build relationships that go beyond a simple transaction.
Retailers love hearing directly from authors, and these meaningful conversations often open the door to future opportunities such as signings, promotions, and ministry partnerships. Your presence in the booth allows you to personally represent your book and leave a lasting impression with decision makers from across the country.
Choose the Path That Matches Your Vision
Payment plans are available
Register by April 30th for 4 payments
BASE ATTENDEE
$4,997
4 payments of $1249.25
Booth time (1hour/day minimum)
Book displayed in booth
Apps and Autographs table for signing
Video spot
Ad in CPE program
Ad in CRA magazine
Full color retailer guide
Featured author poster
Book displayed on 10x10 banner
Badge to enter the showroom
Meals included from Sunday dinner through Tuesday lunch (breakfast is optional)
CPE training day for RP author only (8/1)
Introductory pitch to Media in attendance at the show
Author training Monday AM/PM and Tuesday AM sponsored by CPE
Author Marketing
included in base price
($2997 value)
Retailer pre/CPE promotion (attendee email list)
Retailer email promotions during CPE
Digital catalog to retailers - pre-event
Featured on retailer only order site
Facebook Group invite
AUTHOR CUSTOM MARKETING & RESOURCES
for use at CPE and personal marketing:
Media pitch resources to schedule interviews at CPE (we will send introduction, author responsible for scheduling interviews)
Custom trailer for book w/music & w/o music
Custom retailer messaging - 1 sentence, 1 minute pitch, and questions
Custom follow-up messaging for retailers
6 mo. Marketing plan post-CPE with training
Book signing training
Bulk sales guide, reminders, resources, and checklist, retailer action plan
Full retailer attendee store and contact list
Store promotion graphics and messaging
Store signage files sent to retailers
*Enhance your CPE experience with one or more of these additional opportunities:
MUNCE catalog - FALL - your book promoted to 50-70K store customers - August 31-October 24 ($2,200)
MUNCE catalog - CHRISTMAS - your book promoted to 140-160K store customers - October 26-November 28 or December 26, retailer chooses the end date ($2,500)
ONE PAGE ad featuring YOUR BOOK in CPE summer program - includes design and file sent to author for promo use ($1297)
THREE MINUTE custom video includes script, video taping with Carol on Streamyard, and custom design, sent to retailers and files sent to author ($1497)
GUEST BADGE includes showroom floor access and meals Sunday PM - Tuesday lunch. + access to training (8/1), and apps & autographs event ($500)
*To participate in any of these additional services, reach out to Sandi Cook at [email protected]. These services will be invoiced separately.
BASE NON ATTENDING FEE
$1997
Book displayed in booth
Ad in CPE program
Full color retailer guide
Book displayed on banner
Email promo to retailers before event
Digital magazine promo to retailers after
Featured on the RP online retailer store
Author marketing items appropriate for non-attendees
OTHER EXPENSES
In-person 75-125 books + shipping
Non-attending 25 books + shipping
Hotel
Travel
Meals on Saturday through Sunday lunch
OPTIONAL: Marketing items like banners, postcards, bookmarks, or business cards (see below for pricing design/product)
SPECIAL RETURNING AUTHOR
attending only
If you attended CPE in person previously, you’ll receive $500 off base attendee fee for Summer 2026 as our way of thanking you for returning and continuing to share your message with retailers nationwide.
Exclusive Bonuses for CPE Attendees - As a Redemption Press author, you’ll receive bonus marketing support customized for your book to maximize your CPE experience. This includes messaging, tools, and strategies tailored to help you connect with retailers before the event, engage with them during CPE, and continue building those relationships afterward. Our goal is to equip you with everything you need to make the most of this opportunity and extend your reach long beyond the Expo.
CPE Author Features & Benefits
Full-Page Ad in the CPE Program ($997)
Make a lasting impression with a full-page advertisement in the official CPE Program—prime space designed to spotlight your book to every retailer in attendance. This ad not only highlights your book’s unique value and deepens retailer engagement.
What you’ll receive:
Professional ad design and files for personal promotion
Why the Munce Catalog Matters
The Munce Catalog is one of the most effective ways to reach retailers. When store owners are purchasing at CPE, many order books featured in the catalog either at CPE or before the catalog drops—because those are the books their customers are already looking for.
This Catalog is sent from MUNCE Marketing to the retailers customer base. The reach is extensive:
Fall 50-70k | Christmas 140-160k
The catalog promotes your book with a sale price for in-store purchases for 30-60 days. See above additional opportunities for pricing and details.
Apps & Autographs Signing Party
On Sunday evening, you and your book will be featured at the highly anticipated Apps & Autographs Party. You’ll have your own display table alongside other featured authors, where retailers stop to see new releases and engage in conversation.
At this event, you’ll pre-sign 100 copies of your book to personally give to store owners. These conversations build excitement and often lead to purchases at the booth for their stores.
CPE only allows traditionally published authors—Redemption Press authors are the exception.
Lunch and Learn for Retailers with Athena & Carol
Before the event, you’ll participate in a virtual or in-person product pitch hosted by Athena Dean Holtz and Carol Tetzlaff. This is your opportunity to clearly present the heart of your book and highlight how it will serve readers—building retailer interest and anticipation before CPE even begins.
Video Spotlight at the Dinner Program (when available)
Your book will be highlighted in a video spotlight shown during the CPE dinner program, viewed by all attending retailers and vendors. This puts your message in front of the entire audience in one of the Expo’s most attended gatherings.
Custom Marketing Video Trailer
Ahead of CPE we will create a custom messaging script to promote your book. You will meet with our team on Streamyard to film your video.
Our team will design a video promotion trailer featuring you, your book, and engaging images and text for promotion to retailers. You will also receive the MP4 file perfect for events, your website, and other marketing opportunities.
CPE AUTHOR MARKETING
Marketing messaging will be customized for each author to assist with promotion and conversations at CPE.
Customized marketing collateral created to assist you in planning your next steps after CPE to keep the relationship moving forward.
Retailer attendee list will be sent 2-4 weeks after CPE once we receive it from MUNCE. This includes the store names, owners, address, email, and phone number.
MEDIA at CPE
CPE invites media to attend and conduct interviews. This can include postcaster, TV, and radio. Each CPE brings a unique list of media.
We will send an introduction to all media in attendance introducing them to you, your book, and the message it represents.
You will receive the list to reach out personally along with custom messaging we create. Each author is responsible for follow up after our initial introduction to schedule interviews.
CPE Program & CRA Today Feature
Ahead of CPE, your book will be featured in both the CPE Program and CRA Today (Christian Retailing Association)—publications distributed to all retailers, even those not attending the show.
Your listing includes your book’s cover, description, and ISBN, providing an easy ordering reference and ensuring your title is on the radar of buyers nationwide.
Tentative Schedule – Summer CPE 2026
Saturday, August 1
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Author Training Day (exclusive Redemption Press event)
Practical preparation for engaging with retailers, booth interaction, and follow-up strategies
Sunday, August 2
10:00 AM – CPE Opening Praise & Worship
5:00 PM – Apps & Autographs Party (Personality Party)
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Special Guest & Entertainment
Monday, August 3
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Showroom Open
(Lunch included with badge)
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Author Booth Time / Engagement
5:30 PM – Dinner
6:30 PM – Special Guest & Entertainment
Tuesday, August 4
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Showroom Open
(Lunch included with badge)
10:00 AM – Noon – Author Booth Time / Wrap-Up Connections
Bonus Day for Redemption Press Authors
Saturday, August 1 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Exclusive for Redemption Press Authors Only
Kick off your CPE experience with a full day designed to equip and inspire you before the Expo begins. This exclusive training day is a bonus opportunity for Redemption Press authors to prepare for maximum impact.
Your Bonus Day includes:
Light Refreshments (lunch not included)
Hands-on preparation of your product for the Expo
Practical training to help you engage with retailers confidently
Marketing instruction to leverage opportunities before, during, and after CPE
A no-host dinner together at a local restaurant for fellowship and connection
This day ensures you step into CPE ready, confident, and fully prepared to represent your book with excellence.
