BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 13, 2024 – B&H Publishing Group is proud to announce that “You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and J. T. English was awarded the Christian Book Award in the Christian Living category by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).
ECPA announced the winners of the 2024 Christian Book Awards® in 12 categories from 65 finalists at the ECPA Awards Celebration held April 30 in Chicago during the ECPA Leadership Summit. The Christian Book Award® program has “recognized the highest quality in Christian books since 1978,” according to the ECPA.
Published in July 2023, “You Are a Theologian” addresses key theological questions and invites readers to grow in their knowledge and love of God by moving from being merely a consumer of theology to a contributor of the conversation.
“The work Jen Wilkin and J.T. English have done training the local church is both a project of innovation and retrieval,” said Devin Maddox, B&H Publisher. “They have reimagined the ancient way of equipping the saints for biblical, theological and spiritual training. Now, we have the most important elements of discipleship articulated clearly for a new generation in their book.”
“It is so encouraging that a book about the importance of theology in the life of every single person would win an award in Christian living,” said J. T. English and Jen Wilkin. “Good theology is the most important element of helping people live well. We hope that more and more people will accept the invitation to know and love God.”
English serves as a pastor, professor and is the author of “Deep Discipleship: How the Local Church Can Make Whole Disciples.” He is passionate about seeing God glorified through discipleship in the context of the local church.
Wilkin, a well-known Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas, is an advocate for Bible literacy and has organized and led studies for women in homes, churches and parachurch contexts. She has authored multiple Bible studies and books, including the bestseller, “Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds.”
“You Are A Theologian” tied with “God Never Gives Up on You” by Max Lucado (Thomas Nelson). Additionally, B&H celebrated several titles as finalists in their respective categories:
- Bibles: “CSB Life Counsel Bible,” New Growth Press and CSB Bibles by Holman (B&H Publishing Group)
- Bible Reference Works: “Greek Interlinear New Testament,” CSB Bibles by Holman (B&H Publishing Group)
- Bible Study: “Navigating Gospel Truth,” Rebecca McLaughlin (Lifeway Christian Resources)
- Young People’s Literature: “Hotel Oscar Mike Echo,” Linda MacKillop, B&H Publishing Group
For more information about the ECPA Christian Book Award® program, visit ChristianBookAwards.com. For more information about the book, visit YouAreATheologian.com.
B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church, and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. For more information, visit BHPublishingGroup.com.
In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.
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