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
- The Anti-Greed Gospel, Malcolm Foley, Brazos Press/ Baker Publishing Group, 9781587436307
Ministry Resources
- Pastoral Confessions, Jamin Goggin, Baker Books, Baker Publishing Group, 9781540905062
Young People’s Literature
- The Bible Recap for Kids, Tara-Leigh Cobble, Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764240355
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@
Pittsburgh, PA. (April 13, 2026) — Whitaker House publishers is thrilled to announce the involvement of seven of their authors at upcoming national event America Reads the Bible.
Pittsburgh, PA. (April 13, 2026) — America Reads the Bible, an event bringing Christian leaders from all spheres of influence together to read the Bible aloud from beginning to end and inspire the nation, will be using Whitaker House publisher’s King James Version Easy Read Bible (KJVER™) as their chosen translation.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 13, 2026 — Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, proudly announces the upcoming release of Graceful Warrior: The True Story of a Son, a Father, and a Family Who Carried Each Other Through (Nelson Books, November 10, 2026) by acclaimed actor and advocate Gary Sinise. Set to publish on November 10, 2026, this highly anticipated book will be released on the birthday of Sinise’s late son, Mac. The memoir explores profound themes of love, unexpected loss, enduring faith, and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.
Gary Sinise is an Oscar-nominated actor and has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and two Screen Actors Guild awards. Known for roles in beloved films like Forrest Gump and Apollo 13, he is also a New York Times bestselling author. Sinise has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has dedicated nearly forty years to advocating for America’s veterans. He received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor awarded by the president of the United States to citizens for “exemplary deeds performed in service of the nation.” The book is co-authored by Marcus Brotherton.
March 23, 2026 – NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New York Times bestselling author Mary Beth Chapman and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman have two new milestones to celebrate: 40 years of marriage and writing their first book together. “Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home” (B&H Publishing Group) reveals, for the first time, behind-the-scenes stories of a couple held together by divine grace and mercy.
(Ada, Michigan) March 25, 2026 – Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with a Single Choice by Dr. Kelly Flanagan is #23 on USA TODAY’s Best-selling Booklist for the week of March 8.
Grand Rapids, MI (March 30, 2026) — Petradi International Rights Services has announced that Mr. Jade Doyel will assume ownership of Riggins Rights Management, effective April 1, 2026. Jade has worked closely with clients, licensing, partners and the team as vice president of Riggins Rights Management for seven years. Under his continued leadership, the newly formed Petradi Rights Management team will maintain its emphasis on proprietary rights management. Petradi will remain focused on serving existing and future clients as well as licensing partners worldwide.
Jade is thrilled to take the helm of this company which will continue with the same team. All team members have expressed their support and commitment to providing quality service to each client and publishing partner. Existing clients and licensing partners express their gratitude to Cindy for her important contribution to Christian publishing. They have also been supportive of this transition, restating their commitment to continue working with Petradi Rights Management and wishing Jade Doyel success. Everyone truly appreciates the company will continue with the same team and quality service provided by Riggins Rights Management. Cindy Riggins, Owner and President of Riggins Rights Management, will retire but she will become a board member of Petradi.
Minneapolis, MN — March 2026 — The Passion Translation® New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs, and Song of Songs (2020 Edition) has received the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Platinum Milestone Sales Award, recognizing more than one million copies sold across all formats.
Orange County, CA — FrontGate Media, a leading marketing agency and media group specializing in the faith and family audience, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026—marking a milestone that reflects both longevity and category leadership in a highly targeted, values-driven segment of the market.
Concordia Publishing House, one of the nation’s most respected Christian publishers, has successfully modernized its business systems through a new implementation go-live with knk Software. With a long-standing legacy of delivering faith-based content and resources, Concordia recognized the need to unify its core operations and improve digital efficiency. To support this vision, the organization partnered with knk Software to consolidate its ERP and publishing operations into a single, integrated platform. This transformation enables Concordia to streamline processes, enhance data visibility, and better serve its mission in a fast-evolving publishing landscape.




