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Nine Baker Publishing Group titles recognized as Finalists in ECPA 2026 Christian Book Awards

Ada, Mich. (April 10, 2026)— Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce that nine titles across its imprints— Baker Academic, Baker Books, Bethany House, Brazos Press, Lexham, and Revell—were selected as finalists for the ECPA 2026 Christian Book Awards.

Established in 1978 as the Gold Medallion Award, the Christian Book Award® program recognizes excellence in Christian publishing, including content, literary quality, design and impact. It is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in religious publishing. Learn more at ChristianBookAwards.com.

Baker Publishing Group Honorees

Audio

  • I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen, written and narrated by Kate Strickler, produced by Christian Audio, book published by Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, B0FDH42YFY

Bible Reference Works

  • Behind the Scenes of the New Testament, Bruce W. Longenecker, Elizabeth E. Shively and T. J. Lang, Baker Academic/ Baker Publishing Group, 9781540964472
  • Romans: Greek-English Interlinear, Michael F. Bird, Lexham Academic/ Baker Publishing Group, 9781683598145

Children

  • Where Did TJ Go?, Annie F. Downs with Tatum Green; illustrated by Jennie Poh, Revell/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780800738785

Christian Living

  • Restored, Meshali Mitchell, Revell/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780800746209
  • You Have a Calling, Karen Swallow Prior, Brazos Press/ Baker Publishing Group, 9781587436659

Faith & Culture

Ministry Resources

Young People’s Literature

Winners in each category, along with the 2026 Christian Book of the Year®, will be announced April 28 at the ECPA Awards Celebration, held at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg during the ECPA Leadership Summit.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact:  Shelly MacNaughton, (616) 450-5560, smacnaughton@bakerpublishinggroup.com

 

 

 

 

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