2019 Finalists
Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the "best of the year" in 12 categories. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. The winner in each category will be announced on April 30 at the ECPA Awards Celebration in Chicago.
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: Third Edition with Bonus Content, New Reflections
by Nabeel Qureshi, Foreword by Lee Strobel
Narrated by Nabeel Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi, Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel
(HCCP / Producer: Gabe Wicks)
The Gospel Comes with a House Key
by Rosaria Butterfield
Narrated by Rosaria Butterfield
(christianaudio)
Courage, Dear Heart
by Rebecca K. Reynolds
Narrated by Rebecca K. Reynolds
(Oasis Audio)
Gay Girl, Good God
by Jackie Hill Perry
Narrated by Jackie Hill Perry
(christianaudio)
The Read-Aloud Family
by Sarah Mackenzie
Narrated by Sarah Mackenzie
(HCCP / Producer: Lyssa Browne)
Theistic Evolution
by J. P. Moreland, Stephen C. Meyer, Christopher Shaw, Ann K. Gauger, and Wayne Grudem
(Crossway)
Theological English: An Advanced ESL Text for Students of Theology
by Pierce Taylor Hibbs with Megan Reiley
(P&R Publishing Company)
Keep Up Your Biblical Greek in Two Minutes a Day, Volume 1: 365 Selections for Easy Review
by Jonathan G. Kline
(Hendrickson Publishers)
Christian Ethics
by Wayne Grudem
(Crossway)
Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary: Luke
by Charles R. Swindoll
(Tyndale House Publishers)
Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels
by Barry J. Beitzel (editor)
(Lexham Press / FaithLife)
The Gospel according to God
by John MacArthur
(Crossway)
Good News: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
by John MacArthur
(Ligonier Ministries / Reformation Trust Publishing)
In All Things
by Melissa B. Kruger
(Multnomah)
Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter
by Thomas R. Schreiner
(B&H Publishing Group)
Even Better than Eden
by Nancy Guthrie
(Crossway)
ESV Archaeology Study Bible
(Crossway)
ESV Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition - Black, Genuine Leather (Gift)
(Ligonier Ministries / Reformation Trust Publishing)
Boys Life Application Study Bible NLT
(Tyndale House Publishers)
HelpFinder Bible NLT
(Tyndale House Publishers)
CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible
(B&H Publishing Group)
NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Hardcover, Comfort Print
(Thomas Nelson)
On Pills and Needles
by Rick Van Warner
(Baker Books / Baker Publishing Group)
Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ—The Complete Story
by The Voice of the Martyrs
(David C Cook)
Oswald Chambers: A Life in Pictures
by Paul Kent
(Discovery House / Our Daily Bread Ministries)
I Can Only Imagine
by Bart Millard with Robert Noland
(Thomas Nelson)
Becoming Dallas Willard: The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower
by Gary W. Moon
(InterVarsity Press)
God’s Big Story for You
by Our Daily Bread Ministries
illustrated by Steliyana Doneva
(Discovery House / Our Daily Bread Ministries)
I Am Friends With God Journal
by Jeff White
illustrated by David Harrington
(Lifetree by Group)
BibleForce: The First Heroes Bible
by Thomas Nelson
(Thomas Nelson)
Window on the World: An Operation World Prayer Resource
by Edited by Molly Wall and Jason Mandryk
(InterVarsity Press)
Who Sang the First Song?
by Ellie Holcomb; illustrated by Kayla Harren
(B&H Publishing Group)
The Art of Parenting
by Dennis Rainey and Barbara Rainey, Dave Boehi
(Bethany House / Baker Publishing Group)
The Gospel Comes with a House Key
by Rosaria Butterfield
(Crossway)
In His Image
by Jen Wilkin
(Crossway)
A Life Beyond Amazing
by Dr. David Jeremiah
(Thomas Nelson)
Didn't See It Coming
by Carey Nieuwhof
(WaterBrook)
Daring to Hope
by Katie Davis Majors
(Multnomah)
The Wonder of the Greatest Gift
by Ann Voskamp
(Tyndale House Publishers)
Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child after Pregnancy Loss
by Sarah Philpott, PhD
(BroadStreet Publishing Group)
Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close
by Lysa TerKeurst
(Thomas Nelson)
Good Morning, Lord...Can We Talk?
by Charles R. Swindoll
(Tyndale Momentum)
Hope Your Heart Needs
by Holley Gerth
(Revell / Baker Publishing Group)
Faith across the Multiverse: Parables from Modern Science
by Andy Walsh
(Hendrickson Publishers)
The Storm-Tossed Family
by Russell Moore
(B&H Publishing Group)
Walking through Infertility
by Matthew Arbo
(Crossway)
The Apostles’ Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism
by Ben Myers
(Lexham Press / FaithLife)
Last Call for Liberty: How America's Genius for Freedom Has Become Its Greatest Threat
by Os Guinness
(InterVarsity Press)
Alongside
by Drew Hill
(New Growth Press)
Small Church Essentials
by Karl Vaters
(Moody Publishers)
Rooting for Rivals
by Peter Greer and Chris Horst, Jill Heisey
(Bethany House / Baker Publishing Group)
Expository Exultation
by John Piper
(Crossway)
Adoptive Church
by Chap Clark
(Baker Academic / Baker Publishing Group)
Seeing Green
by Tilly Dillehay
(Harvest House Publishers)
For the Love of Discipline: When the Gospel Meets Tantrums and Time-Outs
by Sara Wallace
(P&R Publishing Company)
Redeemed: Devotions for the Longing Soul
by Will Graham
(Thomas Nelson)
Confessions of an Adoptive Parent
by Mike Berry
(Harvest House Publishers)
Welcome to Adulting
by Jonathan Pokluda with Kevin McConaghy
(Baker Books / Baker Publishing Group)
Faith across the Multiverse: Parables from Modern Science
by Andy Walsh
(Hendrickson Publishers)
Bible Infographics for Kids
by Harvest House Publishers
(Harvest House Publishers)
Live Fearless: A Call to Power, Passion, and Purpose
by Sadie Robertson
(Thomas Nelson)
God's Girl Says Yes
by Wynter Pitts
(Harvest House Publishers)
True Heart Girls Devotional: God’s Promises for Me!
by Sherry Kyle
(RoseKidz)
The Teen's Guide to Social Media...& Mobile Devices
by Jonathan McKee
(Barbour Publishing)
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