NASHVILLE, TN (February 18, 2026) – HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) today announced that five of its titles have been selected as2026 Resources of the Year by Outreach magazine. An additional title was also recognized as a recommended resource.
These annual awards honor outstanding resources for outreach, covering areas such as evangelism, apologetics, compassionate service, and cross-cultural ministry.
The winning titles from HCCP imprints are:
- Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat (Zondervan) in the Apologetics category.
- Love Goes First: Reaching Others in an Age of Anxiety and Division by Andrew Forrest (Zondervan Reflective) in the Evangelism and Discipleship category.
- The Beginner’s Bible for Little Ones (Bilingual) by The Beginner’s Bible (Zonderkidz) in the Kids category.
- It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity by Greta Eskridge (Nelson Books) in the Social Issues category.
- Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful: How Gratitude, Grief, and Grace Reflect the Christian Story by Drew Hyun (Zondervan Reflective) in the Spiritual Growth category.
Additionally, Five Views on the Gospel (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) by Michael Horton, Scot McKnight, David A. deSilva, Julie C Ma, Shively T.J Smith, Michael F. Bird, Jason Maston (Zondervan Academic) was named a recommended resource in the Theology and Biblical Studies category.
These honored resources will be featured in the March/April 2026 issue of Outreach magazine.
“These recognitions reflect the incredible work of our authors and teams,” said Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. “We are honored to see six of our titles celebrated for helping equip Christians and churches in outreach and ministry.”
About HarperCollins Christian Publishing
HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) is the world’s leading Christian publisher and home to renowned brands Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. It also operates various digital platforms, including FaithGateway, ChurchSource, and Bible Gateway—the world’s largest Christian website. HCCP specializes in bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, children’s books, academic resources, curriculum, gift books, audio, and digital content crafted for the Christian market. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, HCCP is part of HarperCollins Publishers. For more information, visit HarperCollinsChristian.com.
Contact: Franny Blanchard, HarperCollins Publishers, franny.blanchard@harpercollins.com
