For immediate release — March 29, 2019
ECPA Announces Finalists for 2019 Christian Book Awards®
The Year’s Best Audio Books named in New Audio Book Category
(TEMPE, ARIZ., March 29, 2019) The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) named today 64 finalists in twelve categories for the 2019 Christian Book Award® program.
These titles represent the industry’s best books and Bibles of the year in Christian Living, Faith & Culture, Biography & Memoir, Devotion & Gift, Young People’s Literature, Children, Ministry Resources, Bible Reference Works, Bible Study, Bibles, New Author – and the new category of Audio.
The finalist pool includes four ties in four categories and represents the excellent work of 21 publishers and 34 publishing imprints.
“The Christian Book Award® program is a vital part of our ongoing efforts to bring national attention to the finest books and Bibles published by our members,” said ECPA president Stan Jantz. “We are grateful to the publishers who invest in the program by submitting their best work.”
The Finalists of the 2019 Christian Book Award® program are:
AUDIO
- Courage, Dear Heart
Written and narrated by Rebecca K. Reynolds, Oasis Audio, 9781640910584 (book published by NavPress) - Gay Girl, Good God
Narrated by Jackie Hill Perry, christianaudio, 9781545906415, (book published by B&H Publishing Group) - The Gospel Comes with a House Key
Narrated by Rosaria Butterfield, christianaudio, 9781545903506, (book published by Crossway) - The Read-Aloud Family
Written and narrated by Sarah Mackenzie, published by Zondervan, produced by Lyssa Browne, 9780310355472 - Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: Third Edition with Bonus Content, New Reflections
Nabeel Qureshi, narrated by Nabeel Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi, Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel, published by Zondervan, produced by Gabe Wicks, 9780310092674
BIBLES (tie)
- Boys Life Application Study Bible NLT
Tyndale House Publishers, 9781496434302 - CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible, (in)courge
Denise J. Hughes, and Holman Bibles, B&H Publishing Group, 9781462785049 - ESV Archaeology Study Bible
Crossway, 9781433550409 - ESV Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition – Black, Genuine Leather (Gift)
General Editor: R.C. Sproul, Ligonier Ministries (Reformation Trust Publishing), 9781567698763 - HelpFinder Bible NLT
Tyndale House Publishers, 9781496422958 - NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Hardcover, Comfort Print
Thomas Nelson, 9780785215974
BIBLE REFERENCE WORKS (tie)
- Christian Ethics
Wayne Grudem, Crossway, 9781433549656 - Keep Up Your Biblical Greek in Two Minutes a Day, Volume 1: 365 Selections for Easy Review
Jonathan G. Kline, Hendrickson Publishers, 9781683070566 - Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels
Barry J. Beitzel (editor) , Lexham Press (FaithLife), 9781683590446 - Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary: Luke
Charles R. Swindoll, Tyndale House Publishers, 9781414393803 - Theistic Evolution
J. P. Moreland, Stephen C. Meyer, Christopher Shaw, Ann K. Gauger, and Wayne Grudem, Crossway, 9781433552861 - Theological English: An Advanced ESL Text for Students of Theology
Pierce Taylor Hibbs with Megan Reiley, P&R Publishing, 9781629956022
BIBLE STUDY
- Even Better than Eden
Nancy Guthrie, Crossway, 9781433561252 - Good News: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
John MacArthur, Ligonier Ministries (Reformation Trust Publishing), 9781567698565 - The Gospel according to God
John MacArthur, Crossway, 9781433549571 - In All Things
Melissa B. Kruger, Multnomah, 9780735291140 - Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter
Thomas R. Schreiner, B&H Publishing Group, 9781535915205
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
- Becoming Dallas Willard: The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower
Gary W. Moon, InterVarsity Press, 9780830846108 - I Can Only Imagine
Bart Millard with Robert Noland, Thomas Nelson, 9780785216735 - On Pills and Needles
Rick Van Warner, Baker Books/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780801075353 - Oswald Chambers: A Life in Pictures
Paul Kent, Discovery House (Our Daily Bread Ministries), 9781627077330 - Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ–The Complete Story
The Voice of the Martyrs, David C Cook, 9781434711175
CHILDREN
- BibleForce: The First Heroes Bible
Thomas Nelson, 9781400314256 - God’s Big Story for You
Our Daily Bread Ministries, illustrated by Steliyana Doneva, Discovery House (Our Daily Bread Ministries), 9781627078559 - I Am Friends With God Journal
Jeff White, illustrated by David Harrington, Lifetree by Group, 9781470753153 - Who Sang the First Song?
Ellie Holcomb; illustrated by Kayla Harren, B&H Publishing Group, 9781462794454 - Window on the World: An Operation World Prayer Resource
Edited by Molly Wall and Jason Mandryk, InterVarsity Press, 9780830857838
CHRISTIAN LIVING (tie)
- A Life Beyond Amazing
Dr. David Jeremiah, Thomas Nelson, 9780718079901 - The Art of Parenting
Dennis Rainey and Barbara Rainey, Dave Boehi, Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764219641 - Daring to Hope
Katie Davis Majors, Multnomah, 9780735290518 - Didn’t See It Coming
Carey Nieuwhof, WaterBrook, 9780735291331 - The Gospel Comes with a House Key
Rosaria Butterfield, Crossway, 9781433557866 - In His Image
Jen Wilkin, Crossway, 9781433549878
DEVOTION & GIFT
- Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close
Lysa TerKeurst, Thomas Nelson, 9781400310296 - Good Morning, Lord…Can We Talk?
Charles R. Swindoll, Tyndale Momentum, 9781414380681 - Hope Your Heart Needs
Holley Gerth, Revell/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780800729547 - Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child after Pregnancy Loss
Sarah Philpott, PhD, BroadStreet Publishing Group, 9781424555277 - The Wonder of the Greatest Gift
Ann Voskamp, Tyndale House Publishers, 9781496427991
FAITH & CULTURE
- The Apostles’ Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism
Ben Myers, Lexham Press (FaithLife), 9781683590880 - Faith across the Multiverse: Parables from Modern Science
Andy Walsh, Hendrickson Publishers, 9781683070764 - Last Call for Liberty: How America’s Genius for Freedom Has Become Its Greatest Threat
Os Guinness, InterVarsity Press, 9780830845590 - The Storm-Tossed Family
Russell Moore, B&H Publishing Group, 9781462794805 - Walking through Infertility
Matthew Arbo, Crossway, 9781433559310
MINISTRY RESOURCES
- Adoptive Church
Chap Clark, Baker Academic/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780801098925 - Alongside
Drew Hill, New Growth Press, 9781945270895 - Expository Exultation
John Piper, Crossway, 9781433561139 - Rooting for Rivals
Peter Greer and Chris Horst, Jill Heisey, Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764231254 - Small Church Essentials
Karl Vaters, Moody Publishers, 9780802418067
NEW AUTHOR (tie)
- Confessions of an Adoptive Parent
Mike Berry, Harvest House Publishers, 9780736970839 - Faith across the Multiverse: Parables from Modern Science
Andy Walsh, Hendrickson Publishers, 9781683070764 - For the Love of Discipline: When the Gospel Meets Tantrums and Time-Outs
Sara Wallace, P&R Publishing, 9781629953571 - Redeemed: Devotions for the Longing Soul
Will Graham, Thomas Nelson, 9781400210107 - Seeing Green
Tilly Dillehay, Harvest House Publishers, 9780736974943 - Welcome to Adulting
Jonathan Pokluda with Kevin McConaghy, Baker Books/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780801078101
YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE
- Bible Infographics for Kids
Harvest House Publishers, 9780736972420 - God’s Girl Says Yes
Wynter Pitts, Harvest House Publishers, 9780736970396 - Live Fearless: A Call to Power, Passion, and Purpose
Sadie Robertson, Thomas Nelson, 9781400309399 - The Teen’s Guide to Social Media…& Mobile Devices
Jonathan McKee , Barbour Publishing, 9781683223191 - True Heart Girls Devotional: God’s Promises for Me!
Sherry Kyle, RoseKidz, 9781628627701
The Christian Book Award® winners in each category, along with the 2019 Christian Book of the Year®, will be announced on April 30 at the ECPA Awards Celebration held during the ECPA Leadership Summit in Chicago. The dinner event will honor ECPA’s 45th year anniversary and feature Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages® series.
The Christian Book Award finalists and winners will also be promoted through multiple retail and media outlets, including media sponsor Christianity Today and the following retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, LifeWay, Mardel, NetGalley, Parable Christian Stores, and the Signature Marketing Network.
To learn more, visit ChristianBookAwards.com.
- View the 2019 Finalists
- Purchase ECPA Awards Celebration dinner tickets
- Register for ECPA Leadership Summit
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The Christian Book Award® program has recognized the absolute highest quality in Christian books since 1978. 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 industry. ChristianBookAwards.com
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. For more information about ECPA: info@ecpa.org, ECPA.org.
Media contacts:
Stan Jantz, ECPA Executive Director, sjantz@ecpa.org, 480-966-3998
Cindy Carter, ECPA Awards & Recognition Manager, ccarter@ecpa.org, 480-966-3998
