Church bookstore retailers can see military chaplains in action and learn about the Operation Worship Bible campaign in a video message from Tyndale House Publishers that is part of the Virtual Christian Retailing Show.

Tyndale is one of more than 20 suppliers taking part in the Web-based event, which offers product information and specials to virtual show visitors-the same special offered to those who attended the International Christian Retail Show in Denver, last month.

The Virtual Christian Retailing Show has had more than 2,300 visits in its first two weeks of operation. Running through Aug. 31, the event also features Webinar training for stores, including Carpentree's "Successful Art and Gift Sales" and Kerusso's "Key to Apparel Sales Success."

Each training session will be recorded for subsequent viewing at the site, which will also host author and artist release parties. There is also a link to a new social networking forum through which retailers and suppliers can connect for fellowship, encouragement and business.

"We have been very pleased by the response so far to the virtual show," said Christian Retailing Publisher Dave Condiff, who created the virtual show to connect suppliers with retailers unable to attend trade show events in person. "We believe that this is an innovative and cost-effective way forward for everyone."

Further Virtual Shows will follow, spotlighting seasonal and other special-focus selling opportunities. Stores will be able to access the information 24/7 at the Christian Retailing Web site, www.christianretailing.com.