Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Explained
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide.[1]
ECPA was cofounded by Hugh Revell Barbour and his brother Bill through a partnership with Christian publishers[2] and has operated since 1974,[3] with what the organization describes as a focus on "building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry".[4]
Since 1978, ECPA has presented the annual Christian Book Awards (formerly Gold Medallion Book Awards) in several categories, including Christian Book of the Year.[5] [6] [7] ECPA also presents the annual Christy Awards for Christian Fiction, the Top Shelf Awards recognizing book design excellence,[8] and the industry's Milestone Sales Awards.
In 2021, ECPA created a Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee and hired Jeff Crosby as president and CEO to succeed Stan Jantz.[9] [10]
Programs and services ECPA provides include Christian bestseller lists,[11] [12] and a weekly news publication, Rush to Press, that recaps industry news.
Notes and References
- Web site: ECPA Member Directory - ECPA. www.ecpa.org. 23 January 2018. 24 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180124142913/http://www.ecpa.org/?page=directory. live.
- News: Grossman . Cathy Lynn . Hugh Revell Barbour, Innovative Christian Publisher, Dies at 93 . 22 August 2023 . . May 10, 2023 . en . 22 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822003048/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/Obituary/article/92243-christian-publisher-hugh-revell-barbour-has-died.html . live .
- News: Merritt . Jonathan . The rise and fall of the Christian bookstore . 22 August 2023 . . August 28, 2017 . en . 22 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822004901/https://theweek.com/articles/720413/rise-fall-christian-bookstore . live .
- Web site: About ECPA. 24 August 2013. 25 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130825035541/http://www.ecpa.org/?page=about_ecpa. live.
- News: Grossman . Cathy Lynn . 'Be the Bridge' Is ECPA Christian Book of the Year . 22 August 2023 . . May 6, 2021 . en . 22 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822000943/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/86259-be-the-bridge-is-ecpa-christian-book-of-the-year.html . live .
- News: Charles . Ron . Rick Warren's weight-loss plan named Christian Book of the Year . 22 August 2023 . . May 5, 2015 . 17 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211017130342/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/05/05/place-holder/ . live .
- Book: 2015 Writer's Market: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published. Brewer, Robert Lee. Writer's Digest Books. 2014. 978-1599638607.
- News: Top Shelf Book Cover Award Winners Announced . 22 August 2023 . . October 20, 2015 . en . 22 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822000943/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=468 . live .
- News: Grossman . Cathy Lynn . Jeff Crosby Named to Lead ECPA . . April 28, 2021 . en . August 22, 2023 . August 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822000942/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/86219-jeff-crosby-named-to-lead-ecpa.html . live .
- News: Grossman . Cathy Lynn . Stan Jantz Reflects on Leading ECPA . 22 August 2023 . . July 13, 2021 . en . 22 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822000943/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/86866-stan-jantz-reflects-on-leading-ecpa.html . live .
- News: Sun . Eryn . Bestselling Christian Books of 2011: Burpo's 'Heaven is for Real,' Chan's 'Crazy Love' . 22 August 2023 . . 30 December 2011 . 22 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822005220/https://www.christianpost.com/news/bestselling-christian-books-of-2011-burpos-heaven-is-for-real-chans-crazy-love.html . live .
- News: Shellnutt . Kate . Farewell, Jesus Junk? Christian Retail Finds a Deeper Purpose . 22 August 2023 . . March 8, 2017 . en . 22 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822004208/https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2017/march-web-only/farewell-jesus-junk-christian-retail-finds-deeper-purpose.html . live .