Independent Christian bookstores are everywhere—we’re 1,800+ strong! Get It Local Today connects online customers to these Christian stores!

As the largest online directory of Christian retailers today, this free service brings together a nationwide network of Christian retailers, publishers, and service providers supporting Christian retailers and connects them to new and loyal customers.

Christian publishers, authors, and other industry suppliers post the Get It Local Today link on their websites and in emails as an option when customers are viewing a specific product. The link leads directly to a product page on the Get It Local Today site.

After entering a ZIP code or city, customers see a list of all local Christian retail stores. For stores that report inventory to ParableConnect, the site shows how many copies of the searched title are in stock—a proven influencer in a customer’s decision to visit a store. Stores without inventory data will list the store’s contact info and a message to contact the store for availability.

Customers reserve products for in-store pick-up easily with a name, email, and phone number. They receive a confirmation email with store information (address, hours, etc). In turn, the store is sent an email with the customer’s contact info and product details. As soon as the order is ready for pick-up the store will contact the customer with pick-up details.

The ability for consumers to see local stores and on-hand inventory is a game-changer as customers will be able to get the book or Bible they want the same day—and buy local too! Plus, the store keeps 100% of the purchase! Research shows 73 percent of consumers are more likely to visit a store if they can see in-store inventory on items they are considering.

Nothing! This web-based platform is free to stores, and because the sale takes place in the store, they keep 100 percent the revenue!

• Christian retailers and publishers will reach more consumers with life-changing products.

• More consumers will learn about and visit Christian stores.

• Christian stores will capture sales referred by publishers’ websites.

Benefits for Retailers:

• Harnesses online technology for your store

• Invites customers to your store

• Rewards you for maintaining inventories

• Leverages a nationwide network of physical stores

• Promotes the Christian products industry

It’s simple really: you keep your store information current with The Parable Group and provide a daily inventory feed for display to potential customers. 

If you do not already report to ParableConnect, sign up for this free service and begin reporting inventory data. ParableConnect works automatically with most industry POS systems. View currently supported POS systems.

Give priority service to all customer pick-up requests from Get It Local Today to provide the very best experience possible to customers sent to you. 

To get started, simply enroll with this form.

Complete a simple online registration to: 

• Verify all store information (address, phone, hours, etc.)  

• Agree to terms of ParableConnect data reporting (an agreement designed to protect your data from inappropriate use) 

• Provide contact email(s) for in-store pick-up notifications 

In just a few minutes, you can be enrolled and ready to join hundreds of other Christian retailers in a nationwide physical-store delivery network to serve consumers seeking your products and offerings—all at NO COST to you!