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Lighthouse Trails Publishing

Lighthouse Trails Publishing is an American Christian publisher and online retailer specializing in discernment and apologetics resources.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Lighthouse Trails Publishing is a Christian publishing house and online bookstore based in Eureka, Montana, United States. It was founded in the early 2000s and is known for its discernment and apologetics materials, which critically examine trends within contemporary Christianity such as contemplative prayer, the emerging church, spiritual formation, and the influence of New Age and mystical practices. The company operates primarily through its website, lighthousetrails.com, where it sells its own books, booklets, DVDs, CDs, and other media, as well as selected products from other publishers. Its catalog includes topical booklets, Bible-verse tea, scripture bookmarks, gospel tracts, and Spanish-language resources. Lighthouse Trails also publishes a research journal and maintains a blog. The organization is privately held and is not affiliated with a major denomination or parent company. Its editorial stance is conservative evangelical, with a focus on warning against what it perceives as doctrinal compromise and spiritual deception. The publisher's authors include well-known figures in the discernment movement such as Dave Hunt, Berit Kjos, and Ray Yungen. Through its online store and publications, Lighthouse Trails serves a niche audience of Christians seeking resources for discernment and apologetics.

History

Lighthouse Trails Publishing was founded in the early 2000s by David Dombrowski and others as a response to what they saw as growing spiritual deception within Christianity. The ministry began as a small publishing operation and grew into an online bookstore and resource center. It is based in Eureka, Montana. The publisher gained recognition for its booklets and books that critique contemplative prayer, the emerging church, and other movements. Over the years, it has published works by authors such as Dave Hunt, Berit Kjos, Ray Yungen, and others. The company also produces a research journal and maintains a blog. Its catalog has expanded to include Spanish-language materials, Bible-verse tea, and scripture bookmarks. Lighthouse Trails continues to operate as a private, independent publisher and retailer.

  • 2020

    Expansion of online store with new product categories

  • 2010

    Launch of Lighthouse Trails Research Journal

  • 2005

    Publication of first major book, 'A Time of Departing' by Ray Yungen

  • 2002

    Lighthouse Trails Publishing founded

Products and positioning

Conservative evangelical discernment and apologetics publisher and retailer

  • A Time of Departing

    A book by Ray Yungen on contemplative spirituality

  • Lighthouse Trails Research Journal

    A periodic publication with articles on discernment issues

  • Topical Booklets

    Short booklets on topics like contemplative prayer, Calvinism, and social justice

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