Editors hindson and towns, as well as scholars from liberty university provide quality evangelical scholarship, along with a passion to make the scriptures. The christy award is a program of the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa and is the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in christian fiction since 1999. May 09, 2019 the evangelical christian publishers association has spoken here are the winners of the 2019 christian book awards. Ecpa to present bestselling author stormie omartian with the. Ecpa announces 2012 christian book award winners in seven. Ecpa has also confirmed support from national retail outlets to create instore and consumer promotions to build awareness of the christian book award winning titles. Ecpa to present bestselling author stormie omartian with.
The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been presented in six categories since 1978. The student gold medallion is the most prestigious award presented by the university. Jordon christian book of the year the prayer of jabez bruce wilkinson multnomah publishers inc. Ecpa announces 2011 christian book award winners christian.
Since 2006, the christian book of the year is based on judging scores for quality and excellence and chosen among the christian book award finalists, and includes a sales component to represent the impact of the book on consumers. Now gold medallion winners fearfully and wonderfully made and in his image have been completely revised and updated to offer a new audience timeless reflections on the body. Mar 21, 2014 since 1978 the ecpa has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting each year the ecpa christian book award formerly known as gold medallion. 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. It also awards the christian book of the year chosen from the christian book award finalists, based on judging scores for quality and. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa is an international non profit trade. May 04, 2010 ecpa has also confirmed support from national retail outlets to create instore and consumer promotions to build awareness of the christian book award winning titles. Ecpa has operated since 1974, and operates by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that members can more. Previously she was a book editor for more than 12 years, an imprint editor at zondervan, managing book editor at focus on the. Student gold medallion awards eastern michigan university. Three of my books were winners of the christian book award the gold medallion from the ecpa trade publishers association. It was known as the gold medallion christian book of the year from 19921997 and the charles kip jordon christian book of the year from 19982005. From 1992 to 2005, the christian book of the year was chosen by christian retailers as the book they most appreciated selling.
Jun, 2012 every year, the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa recognizes the best in christian literature with the ecpa christian book awards formerly known as the gold medallion. It is named for catherine marshalls novel, christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. Kay teaches inductive bible study, and has authored many inductive bible study workbooks. Established in 1978 as the gold medallion book awards by the ecpa, the christian book award program recognizes the absolute highest quality in christian books. Award description established in 1990, the gold medallion book awards recognize the outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality christian literature. Bookoxthomas womackfreelance writer, editor, bookcrafter. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa today announced 36 finalists in seven categories for the 2014 christian book award program, honoring christian publishings best book and bible releases of the year. In 2002, the book broke a 21year industry record by claiming the number one spot on the christian booksellers bestsellers list for 27 consecutive months.
Ecpa gold medallion award winners hindson and towns draw from a lifetime of teaching more than 100,000 students. Nearing home is billy grahams first christian book of the year, though two of his titles have received gold medallion awards approaching hoofbeats, 1984 and just as i am, 1998 along with 15 gold platinum sales awards from ecpa over the years. Beyond warrens book, saddleback member stephen arterburn, with fred stoeker and mike yorkey, won a gold medallion award for every young mans battle, published by waterbrook, in the youth category. Eligibility for these awards is attained whenever a book achieves the 500,000 copies sold. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. In 1996, the student gold medallion awards were launched in recognition of the significant ongoing contributions students make to the success of institutional programs, activities and services. Ecpa gold medallion winner in 1992 a smallgroup study reference book, the complete bible discussion guide. All winners by category christian book awards, christian book. All winners by category christian book awards, christian. He is the awardwinning author of numerous books, including 75 masterpieces every christian should know, which won a 2017 christianity today book award and a 2017 ecpa gold medallion award, as well as the prayers of jane austen, bible basics for everyone, not a tame lion. The book was the recipient of a 1994 ecpa gold medallion book award in missions and evangelism. Editors hindson and towns, as well as scholars from liberty university provide quality evangelical.
Titles announced as best of the year in 11 categories. The nominees and award winners are not necessarily religious books. The case for christ is described by strobel as a retracing and expansion of the spiritual journey he undertook in becoming a christian. Mar 02, 2020 in 2002, the book broke a 21year industry record by claiming the number one spot on the christian booksellers bestsellers list for 27 consecutive months. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book. The night saw the whos who in christian publishing come together to celebrate the best in christian reads. Her beloved classic, love comes softly, first published in 1979, launched a new wave of inspirational fiction and inspired and captivated readers with its endearing. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners for the 2010 christian book awards.
The christian book awards, established in 1978 as the gold medallion book awards by the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa, recognize the absolute highest quality in christian books. The 2014 awards were given in seven categories, including bibles, fiction, children, inspiration, bible reference, nonfiction and new author. Paul brand and bestselling writer philip yancey on a remarkable journey through inner spacea spellbinding account of medical. Previously she was a book editor for more than 12 years, an imprint editor at zondervan, managing book editor at focus on the family, collaborator on 17 books, and writer of two books. Evangelical christian publishers association wikipedia. Book awards and best sellers new mexico state university. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awa since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awards formerly known as gold medallion book award.
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. Guy waters, contributed to two of the gold medallion award winners. Evangelical christian publishers association ecpa celebrated its 30th anniversary in atlanta on june 26, announcing the winners of this years awards, including the book of. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the christian book award program is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing. Janets clients include numerous bestselling authors and winners of the ecpa gold medallion, christy award, holt medallion and rita. Ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschildren, preschool. Ecpa announces 2010 christian book award winners frontgate. Rick warrens purposedriven life tapped for book of the. Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book. The 2016 christian book award winners were named at the ecpas 2016 awards celebration on may 3rd during the ecpa leadership summit hosted in nashville, tenn. Charles stanley, joni eareckson tada recognized with. The inductive method of studying the bible, is a set of steps to follow to mine the details of the given book under study. Winners are announced each year at the industrys executive leadership summit. Since 1978, ecpa has given annual christian book awards formerly gold medallion.
Ecpa gold medallion book award book awards librarything. Luther and katharina wins 2016 ecpa book award waterbrook. Mikhail gorbachev during ecpa involvement with moscow book fair and moscow project. The christian book award recognizes the highest quality in christian books and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. In this revised edition of illustrated bible survey, ecpa gold medallion award winners ed hindson and elmer towns draw from a lifetime of teaching more than 100,000 students to introduce all the books of the bible from genesis to revelation. The announcements were made at the ecpa awards celebration held on april 30th in chicago at the ecpa leadership summit. It was known as the gold medallion christian book of the year from. From 1978 to 2005, the program was known as the gold medallion book award. Thomas wray christian book editing service christian. Since 1978 the ecpa has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting each year the ecpa christian book award formerly known as gold medallion. Christian book of the year award winners 1992 ecpa gold medallion book award winners bible studytheology 19781981 ecpa gold medallion book award winners children, elementary 19882005 ecpa gold medallion book award winners children, preschool 19882005 ecpa gold medallion book award winners christian education 19822005. Evangelical christian publishers association ecpa celebrated its 30th anniversary in atlanta on june 26, announcing the winners of this years awards, including the book of the year and ecpa gold medallions.
Carolyn and her husband, roger, have four children, whose early questions about sex, pregnancy, and babies prompted her to write before i was born. Ecpa christian book award the christian book award known as the gold medallion book award from 1978 through 2005 is an annual award given by the evangelical christian publishers association to honor christian content in several categories, including bibles, fiction, children, inspiration, bible reference, and nonfiction. Her latest book, total truth, was featured on cspan, received an award of merit in the christianity today 2005 book awards, and won the ecpa gold medallion award for best book of the year in the christianity and society category. Christian book of the year award winners 1992 ecpa gold medallion book award winnersbible studytheology 19781981 ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschildren, elementary 19882005 ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschildren, preschool 19882005 ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschristian education 19822005. In addition, he also received the associations lifetime achievement award in 1990. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa is an international nonprofit trade. The christian book awards, established in 1978 as the gold medallion book awards by the evangelical christian publishers association, recognize the absolute highest quality in. Gold medallion book award christian book award ecpa. Illustrated bible survey by ed hindson overdrive rakuten. The esv archaeology study bible is a cuttingedge academic resource for those looking to dig deeper into the historical context of the bible. Shaken by tim tebow is named christian book of the year. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book. Included here for quick access to bestseller lists and award winners.
May 06, 2016 the 2016 christian book award winners were named at the ecpas 2016 awards celebration on may 3rd during the ecpa leadership summit hosted in nashville, tenn. He was recipient of the charles kip jordon gold medallion christian book of the year award three times for his books just like jesus, in the grip of grace and when god whispers your name, and has also appeared regularly on several bestseller lists including the new york times best seller list. Explore our list of all winners by category christian book awards. Check out these ecpa winners from logos and vyrso logostalk. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa is an international nonprofit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of christian content worldwide. Christian publishers association announces award winners. The winning titles represent the best christian book and bible releases of the year. The power of a praying husband received the 2002 gold medallion book award now known as the ecpa christian book award program. Three mack thomas books have been winners of the christian book award formerly known as the ecpa gold medallion from the evangelical christian publishers association. Ive also written extensively for children using a pen name, with more than twenty books published.
Rts professors contribute to awardwinning works reformed. A mercifully short book about a really big problem. The christian book award known as the gold medallion book award from 1978 through 2005 is an annual award given by the evangelical christian publishers association to honor christian content in several categories, including bibles, fiction, children, inspiration, bible reference, and nonfiction. They represent quality evangelical scholarship, along with a passion to make the scriptures come to life as they open windows of insight into the biblical text. These awards, chosen and judged by ecpa members, have been given to stellar christian books, in a number of categories since 1978. The christian book awards, established in 1978 as the gold medallion book awards by the evangelical christian publishers association, recognize the absolute highest quality in christian books. 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. 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. The winner in each category is announced and awarded at the ecpa awards celebration held at. The evangelical christian publishers association is an international, notforprofit, trade organization.
Janet grant northwestern christian writers conference. Embraced is a beautiful new devotional from lysa terkeurst for women at every stage of lifes journey. Ecpa announces finalists for 2014 christian book awards. Ecpa board members lilian maio, rolf garborg, bruce ryskamp. Kay lee arthur born november 11, 1933 is an international bible teacher, fourtime ecpa christian book award winning author, and cofounder of precept ministries international. Author janette oke pictured with lane dennis, carol johnson, mark sweeney. Karen kingsbury receives gold medallion book award. Established in 1990, the gold medallion book awards recognize the outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality christian literature. A mercifully short book about a really big problem kevin deyoung, crossway.
Every year, the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa recognizes the best in christian literature with the ecpa christian book awards formerly known as the gold medallion. Many ecpa awardwinners are available from both logos. Jun 14, 2019 rts professors contribute to awardwinning works on april 30, the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announced its christian book awards in twelve categories. The christian book of the year is chosen each year from among the christian book award finalists, representing the highest merit and impact. Gold medallion christian book of the year when god doesnt make sense dr. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 12 categories. Rts professors contribute to awardwinning works on april 30, the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announced its christian book awards in twelve categories. It also awards the christian book of the year chosen from.
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