He founded insight for living, headquartered in frisco, texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been. Each article is drawn from nelsons new illustrated bible dictionary under the direction of ronald f. There is simply no analogy for this variety, vigor, and volume in christian literary output. Greg laurie books laurie is an author has written more than 70 books, which include the upsidedown church 1999, coauthored with david kopp. Frank turek is an american christian author, public speaker and radio host. The haystack prayer meeting and beyond, echo, first evangelical free church, austin, texas, february 12, 2006.
The evangelical christian publishers association has announced the winners in 12 categorie for the 2019 christian book award program. Greg laurie wiki, bio, age, wife, family, sons, salary. 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. He hosts a callin talk show called crossexamined on american family radio. Nelsons student bible dictionary presents nearly 2,000 definitions, representing the best in biblical scholarship, in a convenient and colorful package. The 2014 awards were given in seven categories, including bibles, fiction. Ecpa gold medallion book award book awards librarything. Charles rozell chuck swindoll born october 18, 1934 is an evangelical christian pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. Here some of the biggest christian literature awards, where they started and who are their biggest winners. From 1992 to 2005, the christian book of the year was chosen by christian retailers as the book they most appreciated. The winner in each category, along with the christian book of the year, will be announced on may 5th in a free 30minute webcast. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa is an international nonprofit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of christian content worldwide.
This award was formerly known as the gold medallion award. He found his studies were too indepth to condense everything he had learned into one short piece. 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. Christianity confronts pluralism 1996, won the 1997 evangelical christian publishers association gold medallion book award in the category of theology and doctrine. Photographs, illustrations, charts, maps, and topical entries invite browsing and make bible study fun.
The most comprehensive, up to date nasb study bible available, combining the best in biblical scholarship with todays most. A defender of evangelical protestantism, zacharias is the author of numerous christian books, including the evangelical christian publishers associations gold medallion book award. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. Award description established in 1990, the gold medallion book awards recognize the outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality christian literature. For the first time in the 30year history of the christian book awards, a bible and an audio product has won the highest honor. We believe true life and freedom is found in jesus christ. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been presented in six categories since 1978. Eligibility for these awards is attained whenever a book achieves the 500,000 copies sold. Think biblically recovering a christian worldview by. Awards are given every year in the following categories. Since its first release in 1985, the gold medallion award winning niv study bible has become the treasured and trusted companion of over nine million bible readers. He is the author of two books and coauthor of two more with norman geisler. Since 1978, ecpa has given annual christian book awards formerly gold medallion. It is a complete resource library at your fingertips.
Gold medallion book award christian book award ecpa. Gold medallion book awards winners christian book expo 2003. Jack hayford gospel lightregal books gift bookpoetry a family. Todays most literal bible translation has been updated and combined with worldclass study notes to become a premier study bible. On sunday, during the international christian retail show icrs in orlando, fla. The book was nominated for a gold medallion book award by the evangelical christian publishers association and was chosen as a finalist from among 471 books from 58 publishers submitted this year for providing answers to church leaders in regards to winning the hearts of the unchurched christians. Keys to understanding the scripture includes the best articles on reading the books of the bible, drawn from nelsons new illustrated bible dictionary under the direction of ronald f. Art beels is the founder of world concern international and has served as pastor in churches in washington, oregon, and the philippines.
From jerusalem to irian jaya, 1984 gold medallion book award, evangelical christian publishers association daughters of the church, 1988 eternity book of the year, third place. Youngblood, the worlds leading evangelical scholars. The evangelical christian publishers association awarded it the gold medallion for a missions evangelism book in 2003. Waltke born august 30, 1930 is an american reformed evangelical professor of old testament and hebrew.
His book heaven 2004 was the new york times best seller. Winner of the 2017 national book critics circle award. Included here for quick access to bestseller lists and award winners. Build your bible study library with this essential book on the people and places of the bible. A defender of evangelical protestantism, zacharias is the author of numerous christian books, including the evangelical christian publishers associations gold medallion book award winner can man live without god. Ecpa announces finalists for 2014 christian book awards. Ravi zacharias born 26 march 1946 is an indianborn canadianamerican christian apologist. The psalm is intended to be a response of praise or prayer to one or more of the readings. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awards.
Colson had previously won the 1993 gold medallion award in the theologydoctrine category for the body co. Evangelical christian publishers association wikipedia. Wangerins latest book wins national award corrected. Revised edition of a gold medallion award winning legacy based on the original twelvevolume set that has become a staple in college and seminary libraries and pastors studies worldwide, this revised edition of the expositors bible commentary series once again gathers the most current evangelical. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awards formerly known as gold medallion book award each year. Seven in 10 protestants ages 18 to 30both evangelical and mainlinewho went to church regularly in high school said they quit attending by age 23, according to the survey by lifeway research. Each category is comprised of five finalists except for inspiration, which has six due to. He has also written study notes for the new believers bible and the seekers bible. Brought to you by the evangelical christian publishers. Ecpa announces 2012 christian book award winners in seven categories. The dutch evangelical movement master thesis definite. Awards and their winners evangelical church library. Gold medallion book award christianity knowledge base.
After our winners are announced, bestselling author stormie omartian will offer a prayer for our world and industry. Other bestselling books include his macarthur new testament commentary series more than 1 million copies, twelve ordinary men, more than 500,000 copies, and the childrens book a faith to grow on, which garnered an ecpa christian book award. The book was winner of the evangelical christian publishers association 2000 gold medallion book award in the christianity and society category. Christian book awards winners webcast may 5 at 1 pm central. Christian book award winners announced for 2019 bible gateway. 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. Book on unanswered prayer wins 2005 gold medallion book award. 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. A biblical mandate for social responsibility was awarded the gold medallion book award by the evangelical.
Wangerins latest book wins national award corrected title 12221999 12. This edition is the most exhaustive, up todate study bible available in the nasb. Michael card is the author or coauthor of twentytwo books. Ecpa gold medallion book award winnerschildren, preschool 19882005. Ravi zacharias sermons 2020 one of the most powerful. Life application bible the living bible tyndale house publishers. He has held professorships in the old testament at dallas theological seminary, regent college in vancouver, british columbia, westminster theological seminary in philadelphia, pennsylvania, reformed theological seminary in orlando, florida, and knox theological seminary in ft. Macarthur is a fifthgeneration pastor, a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california since 1969.
Fiction the key to zion bodie thoene bethany house publishers. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 12 categories. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 11 categories. Referred to daily by pastors, students, church leaders, and other bible readers around the world, the over20,000 niv study bible notes are the handiwork of the same translation. He is currently senior pastor at stonebriar community church, in frisco, texas. Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book awards. A popular author and conference speaker, he has served as the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california since february 9. He has also written books on free will and predestination from a. For church unity, these evangelicals gave up their easter.
Evangelical christian publishers association ecpa bestseller lists and awards. Thom rainer presents new research on breakout churches. Gospel lights little blessings, a complete nursery kit for loving gods little ones. Bibles reference workscommentaries fiction biographyautobiography theologydoctrine devotional. From 1992 to 2005, the christian book of the year was chosen by christian retailers as the book they most appreciated selling. Awarded the gold medallion book award in recognition of excellence in evangelical christian literature by the evangelical christian publishers association, 2001 certified in nonprofit management by the university of texas at austin, 20. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa today announced 36 finalists in seven categories for the 20 christian book awards, honoring christian publishings best books and bible releases of the year. Ecpa has operated since 1974, and operates by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that members can more. When the church loses its will to discern as want to read. The evangelical christian publishers association recently named whitworth theology professor jerry sittsers book when god doesnt answer your prayer 2003, zondervan the recipient of a 2005 gold medallion book award. Referencetext great leaders of the christian church john d.
The gold medallion book award is given by the evangelical christian publishers association to honor works relating to christianity. The evangelical christian publishers association is an international, notforprofit, trade organization. Audio bible wins christian book of the year award the. His novel safely home 2001 was named a gold medallion book award winner by the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa in 2002. April 30, 2012, chicago il the evangelical christian publishers. From 1978 to 2005, the program was known as the gold medallion book award. Youngblood, the worlds leading evangelical scholars updated and revised classic articles drawn from herbert lockyer, f. You will want to take nelsons student bible dictionary wherever you take your bible. Sometimes, the old or new testament passage follows a biblical book. Daoud kuttab is an awardwinning palestinian journalist living in. The winning titles represent the best christian book and bible releases of the year. Liberty church amsterdam meets every sunday at the vondelkerk 1054gs amsterdam.
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