Since 1978, ecpa has given annual christian book awards formerly gold medallion. Christian livingthe art of parenting by dennis and barbara rainey, with dave boehi bethany house publishers faith, hope and lover readers choice award. While on hold, it is inaccessible by anyone except the administrator. The 2010 christian book of the year the hole in our gospel. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book awards honor titles in seven categories. After our winners are announced, bestselling author stormie omartian will offer a prayer for our world and industry. She has authored over 80 books and gift books aimed mainly towards adult women and also young adults, teens, tweens, and children. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book awards honor the highest quality titles in bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children. Tyndale publishes christian fiction, nonfiction, childrens books, and other resources, including bibles in. We will spend the morning discussing the effect of evangelical christian publishers in the u. This award is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in christian publishing and honors those books especially worthy of readers attention and note. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. We congratulate the finalists, listed below, for this years program.
Included here for quick access to bestseller lists and award winners. Awards and recognition official website of christian. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awards. Ecpa announces 2012 christian book award winners in seven. The christian book awards are permanently displayed under their book awards listing, with a dedicated page to the winners. Christian book awards winners webcast may 5 at 1 pm central. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book awards honor the highest quality titles in bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award now honors titles in seven categories. Both editions are modeled after holmans own 2011 ecpa christian book awardwinning hcsb study bible, where every wellconceived study help is practically placed on the same page spread as the related biblical text. Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been presented in. It features study notes written by fieldtrained biblical archaeologists and scholars, color maps, photographs, and drawings all designed to bring life to the ancient text of scripture.
Winners were featured in dedicated eblast to consumer base, included in summer catalogs, and are displayed as featured products on website. Christian book award christian book of the year ecpa. It also features 15,000 study notes, 141 photos, 62 timelines, 59 maps, 40page concordance, 20 articles and. The holman kjv study bible is a new edition modeled after holmans 2011 ecpa christian book award winning hcsb study bible, where every wellconceived study help is practically placed on the same page spread as the related biblical text. All winners by category christian book awards, christian book. Billy grahams nearing home named christian book of the.
Retail promotion of the christian book award finalists and winners continue to be a pivotal piece of the christian book award program. Grand rapids, michigan prweb may 01, 2012 zondervan has announced that two books, the story for children, a storybook bible by max lucado, randy frazee and karen davis hill and the dictionary of christian spirituality, edited by glen g. How can publishers produce books and resources that better serve the church and the world, and in doing so help to shape the future of evangelicalism. Explore our list of all winners by category christian book awards books at barnes. Longman is distinguished scholar of biblical studies at westmont college in santa barbara, california, where he.
In addition to many programs and services ecpa provides to its members, ecpa also produces the christian bestseller lists each month and a weekly news publication, rush to press, that recaps the industrys top news. Book awards and best sellers new mexico state university. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners for the 2012 christian book awardsin seven categories, including a firsttime category for new author. The winning titles represent the best christian book and bible releases of the year.
Bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children, inspiration and new author. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announced 64 finalists in 12 categories, including a new section for audiobooks, for the 2019 christian book awards. The ecpa bestsellers lists rank the bestselling books published by ecpa members from the previous month, as reported to npd bookscan formerly nielsen bookscan by these reporting retailers npd is purveyor of data, analytics, and consumer insights for the book. Evangelical christian publishers association wikipedia. Kjv study bible large print edition, saddle brown leathertouch. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program.
One of the most soughtafter awards for christian literature is the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa award. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 12 categories. Novel of the year award1st place slow moon rising by eva marie everson. Contemporary romancefalling for you by becky wade bethany house publishers. What is the perception of evangelicalism, and how does it affect christian publishers.
Long historicalthe sea before us by sarah sundin revell inspy. The art of writing conference is designed to bring christian creatives and publishing curators. Each year, the evangelical christian publisher s association recognizes excellence in the field of christian books published over the prior year. This award is sponsored by christian small publishers association. All winners by category christian book awards, christian. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards within the. The kjv study bible large print edition is identical to the kjv study bible published in 2012.
You can use this badge on your site or blog to link to the current ecpa bestseller list. For over 40 years, ecpa has conducted christian book award programs to honor the literary excellence and impact of the content their members produce to make the christian message more widely known. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announces the finalists for the 2012 christian book awards. She also coauthored 4 marriage books and 3 childrens books with jim george, her author husband. The announcements were made at the ecpa awards celebration held on may 1st at the newly opened museum of the bible in washington dc. Christianity today book awards book awards librarything. Instead, a virtual celebration of the 2020 christian book awards will take place on may 5th at 1 pm central. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy eric metaxas thomas nelson 97815955582. Ecpa announces 2012 christian book award winners in seven categories, including firsttime new author category. Christian book award listings a resource for publishers. From 1978 to 2005, the program was known as the gold medallion book award.
It is named for catherine marshalls novel, christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. The winner in each category, along with the christian book of the year, will be announced on may 5th in this free 30minute webcast. The evangelical christian publishers association is an international, notforprofit, trade organization. Bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children, inspiration, and new author. The esv archaeology study bible is a cuttingedge academic resource for those looking to dig deeper into the historical context of the bible. The ecpa 2019 christian book award winners kelley mathews. The 20 christian book of the year jesus today sarah young thomas nelson 9781400320097. The 2012 christian book of the year nearing home billy graham.
Tremper longman iii born 8 september 1952 is an old testament scholar, theologian, professor and author of several books, including 2009 ecpa christian book award winner dictionary of the old testament. The mission of tyndale house publishers is to minister to the spiritual needs of people, primarily through literature consistent with biblical principles. This year, renowned evangelist billy graham received the awards highest honor, the 2012 christian book of the year award, for the first time for his book, nearing home thomas nelson. Scorgie, won christian book awards during a ceremony on monday, april 30, during ecpa s annual executive leadership summit near chicago.
Ecpa works diligently throughout the year to resource retailers and media with the information they need to raise awareness among consumers about quality christian content produced by our members. A minimum of five finalists are chosen in each category. Nominations can only be made by ecpa member publishers, designed to acknowledge the top tier of christian authors. Elizabeth george born 1944 is an american author and christian speaker based in seattle, washington. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. The winner in each category, along with the christian book of the year, will be announced on may 5th in a free 30minute webcast. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners for the 2012 christian book awards. Due to the covid19 outbreak, the nashville celebration of the ecpa awards has been cancelled.
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