Ecpa gold medallion book award

Ecpa to present bestselling author stormie omartian with the. All winners by category christian book awards, christian book. Established in 1990, the gold medallion book awards recognize the outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality christian literature. Olson, professor of theology at baylor university s george w. It was known as the gold medallion christian book of the year from 19921997 and the charles kip jordon christian book of the year from 19982005. Eligibility for these awards is attained whenever a book achieves the 500,000 copies sold. Included here for quick access to bestseller lists and award winners. All winners by category christian book awards, christian. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. Also a bestselling author, he won an ecpa gold medallion book of the year award for the names of the holy spirit. Each category announced five finalists, with six announced in bible reference due to a. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awa since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book. Ecpa gold medalion christian book of the year award book. Award description established in 1990, the gold medallion book awards recognize the outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality christian literature.

Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awards. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program. For his work on the message, he received the prestigious ecpa gold medallion book award. Twenty centuries of tradition and reform intervarsity press, by dr. He has written thirteen gold medallion award winning books and won two ecpa book of the year awards for whats so amazing about grace. In addition to many programs and services ecpa provides to its members, ecpa also produces the christian bestseller lists each month and a weekly news publication, rush to press, that recaps the industrys top news. The 2014 awards were given in seven categories, including bibles. Ecpa announces the 2014 christian book award program. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been presented in six categories since 1978. The book, along with this present darkness, has been instrumental in promoting belief among christians in. Christian book awards winners webcast may 5 at 1 pm central. A mercifully short book about a really big problem.

The power of a praying husband received the 2002 gold medallion book award now known as the ecpa christian book award program. The evening, hosted by radio host and author chris fabry, also bestowed gold and platinum awards to industry titles reaching 500,000 and 1 million in sales, and honored dr. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the christian book awards are the oldest and among the most prestigious in the. John van diest and board members meet mikhail gorbachev during ecpa involvement with moscow book fair and moscow project. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa today announced 36 finalists in seven categories for the 2014 christian book award program, honoring christian publishings best book and bible releases of the year. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book. Patricia cornwells award winning books include a time to remember, postmortem, cruel and unusual, and book of the dead. Ravi zacharias 1946 2020 christian news on christian today. Dee henderson is the author of almost twenty novels, which include jennifer. Others among that list include the ecpa gold medallion book award winner, can man live without god. Author of 71 novels, bodie is a legend among readers of historical fiction. Ecpa gold medallion award winners hindson and towns draw from a lifetime of teaching more than 100,000 students. Since 1978, ecpa has given annual christian book awards formerly gold medallion.

Titles announced as best of the year in 11 categories. Each category announced five finalists, with six announced in bible reference due to a tie. Winner of an award of excellence in the 2003 chicago book clinic. The evening, hosted by radio host and author chris fabry, also bestowed gold and platinum awards to industry titles reaching 500,000 and 1. Gold medallion book award christian book award ecpa. In 2010, her novel prague counterpoint, won the prestigious audie award for most inspirational. Ecpa board members lilian maio, rolf garborg, bruce ryskamp. From 1992 to 2005, the christian book of the year was chosen by christian retailers as the book they most appreciated selling.

From 1978 to 2005, the program was known as the gold medallion book award. Philosophical foundations for a christian worldview a. Ecpa gold medallion book award winnersbible studytheology 19781981 ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschildren, elementary 19882005 ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschildren, preschool 19882005. Rts professors contribute to award winning works on april 30, the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announced its christian book awards in twelve categories. The holy trinity 2004 ecpa gold medallion book award winner, 2005. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including and pearcey has written or contributed to several works, including and the ecpa gold medallion winner her latest book, was featured on cspan, received an award of merit in the 2005 book awards, and won the ecpa gold medallion award for best book of the year in the christianity and. Ecpa gold medalion christian book of the year award. Her latest book, total truth, was featured on cspan, received an award of merit in the christianity today 2005 book awards, and won the ecpa gold medallion award for best book of the year in the christianity and society category. The book was the recipient of a 1994 ecpa gold medallion book award in missions and evangelism. Ecpa gold medallion book award book awards librarything. Kent hughes born march 1, 1942 was senior pastor of college church in wheaton, illinois, united states. The christian book of the year is chosen each year from among the christian book award finalists, representing the highest merit and impact. Explore our list of all winners by category christian book awards.

Martas legacy audiobooks listen to the full series. Winners are announced at the ecpa awards celebration each year in conjunction with the ecpa leadership summit. Michelle medlock adams 2019 library journal book of the year. Teachers study gateway video bible studies on demand.

Nancy pearcey audio books, best sellers, author bio. The christian book awards, established in 1978 as the gold medallion book awards by the evangelical christian publishers association, recognize the absolute highest quality in christian books. Ecpa announces finalists for 2014 christian book awards. Liberating christianity from its cultural captivity, which was a 2005 ecpa gold medallion award winner. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announces the finalists for the 2020 christian book award program. Ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschildren, preschool. A panorama of gods word in 366 daily readings and reflections 2000 coauthored with brenda quinn. Shaken by tim tebow is named christian book of the year. Ecpa gold medallion book award winnersmarriage 1994. Four of his books have sold over one million copies. The bestseller that has brought comfort and hope to millions in the wake of 911 is now available in softcover. The 2014 awards were given in seven categories, including bibles, fiction, children, inspiration, bible reference, nonfiction and new author.

What is a total electric award gold medallion home answers. Carolyn and her husband, roger, have four children, whose early questions about sex, pregnancy, and babies prompted her to write before i was born. It was known as the gold medallion christian book of the year from 19921997. In 2012 ecpa awarded graham their highest book award, the christian book of the year, for grahams title nearing home. Piercing the darkness won the ecpa gold medallion book award for best fiction in 1990. From 1992 to 2005, the christian book of the year was chosen by christian retailers as the book they most appreciated. Common knowledge book awards ecpa gold medalion christian book of the year award. Author janette oke pictured with lane dennis, carol johnson, mark sweeney. Eugene served as professor of spiritual theology at regent college in vancouver, bc, retiring in 2006. Winner of a 2004 ecpa gold medallion award winner of an award of excellence in the 2003 chicago book clinic. The winner in each category, along with the christian book of the year, will be announced on may 5th in a free 30minute webcast.

Guy waters, contributed to two of the gold medallion award winners. Reaching for the invisible god 2000 isbn 0310235316. Since 2006, the christian book of the year is based on judging scores for quality and excellence and chosen among the christian book award finalists, and includes a sales component to represent the impact of the book on consumers. Karen kingsbury receives gold medallion book award ken taylor, george verwer, doug ross. He is also editor and contributor for the projected 50volume preaching the word series, including mark. Ecpa gold medallion book award winnerstheologydoctrine. He spent his final years in montana with his beloved wife, jan. The announcements were made at the ecpa awards celebration, held during the ecpa leadership summit in colorado springs, colorado.

Her first novel in the scarpetta series won the anthony award, the edgar award, the john creasey memorial award, and the macavity. By best books, we meant those that not only were important when first published, but also have enduring significance for the christian faith and church. Through the use of 2 fullcolor maps, more than 100 color photographs, timelines, chart summaries, and helpful sidebars, it places readers in the geographical, historical, and cultural contexts of the bible and enables them to experience its perennially relevant message. Operation world ow is widely regarded as the definitive volume of prayer information about the world and is the recipient of the ecpa gold medallion award for excellence in evangelical christian literature. The most recent is from 2010, which is a complete update of the 21st century edition, released in 2001. Strongwilled marta leaves switzerland early in the 20th century and settles in california. Jordon christian book of the year the prayer of jabez bruce wilkinson multnomah publishers inc.

Hughes is the author of numerous books, including the bestselling disciplines of a godly man. The evangelical christian publishers association is an international, notforprofit, trade organization. Life, faith and finishing well thomas nelson, which also received ecpas gold award in 20 for surpassing 500,000 in sales. After our winners are announced, bestselling author stormie omartian will offer a prayer for our world and industry.

Philip yancey serves as editoratlarge for christianity today magazine. Patricia cornwell has earned several awards for her work over the years. Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book awards. Internationally bestselling author francine riverswinner of a christy award and the ecpa gold medallion crafts a riveting tale of motherdaughter bonds stretching across decades. An omalley love story, new york times bestseller full disclosure, the acclaimed omalley series, and the uncommon heroes series. Winner of the ecpa gold medallion book award, the holman bible atlas is the leading bible atlas in the english language. Zachariass books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide and have been translated into over a dozen languages. Mar 02, 2020 in 2002, the book broke a 21year industry record by claiming the number one spot on the christian booksellers bestsellers list for 27 consecutive months. The bible jesus read 1999 gold medallion book award. May 01, 2011 also a bestselling author, he won the ecpa gold medallion book of the year award for the names of the holy spirit. Truett theological seminary, was awarded the 2000 gold medallion for best theologydoctrine book from the evangelical.

Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 12 categories. Christianity todays books of the century book awards. Peterson received the prestigious ecpa gold medallion book award. It shows contemporary views on angels, demons, prayer and the spiritual realm. Jul 31, 2000 book by truett seminary professor awarded ecpa gold medallion july 31, 2000. Book by truett seminary professor awarded ecpa gold medallion. Karen kingsbury receives gold medallion book award. For over 40 years, ecpa has conducted christian book award programs to honor the literary excellence and impact of the content their members produce to make the christian message more widely known. The bible in contemporary language, peterson received the prestigious ecpa gold medallion book award.