April 27, 2026 Edition

ECPA Leadership Summit kicks off tomorrow with strong industry turnout

The ECPA Leadership Summit begins tomorrow, April 28–29, just outside Chicago, bringing together more than 160 Christian publishing leaders for two days of insight, collaboration, and forward-looking conversation. Centered on the theme, “The Future of Christian Publishing: Word, Work, Wonder,” the gathering will feature expert-led sessions on artificial intelligence, market trends, leadership resilience, and innovative publishing models. With a strong turnout from across the industry, the Summit underscores the shared commitment of ECPA publishers to connect, learn, and shape the future together.

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Christian Book Award® winners to be announced tomorrow evening

ECPA will announce the winners of the 2026 Christian Book Award program tomorrow evening, April 28, at the ECPA Awards Celebration in Schaumburg, Illinois, from among 67 finalists. Held during the ECPA Leadership Summit, the program will recognize excellence in Christian publishing across 12 book and Bible categories and reveal the 2026 Christian Book of the Year® — which will be announced virtually by last year’s recipient, New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer. The gathering includes special honors for Robert Wolgemuth (posthumously) and Livingstone Corporation founders Bruce Barton and Dave Veerman, as well as milestone sales achievements and company anniversaries.

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ECPA launches free summer webinar series for members

ECPA is offering a free summer webinar series for members, featuring timely topics and expert-led conversations designed to equip Christian publishing professionals with insight and practical solutions. Registration is now open for:

• June 12 — The Vanishing Church: What Recent Data Reveals About Religious Decline and What Publishers Need to Know with Ryan P. Burge, professor and researcher
• July 10 — AI and the Intelligent Publisher: Evolving How We Market, Discover, and Grow with Brooke Dobson (Shimmr AI) and Joshua Tallent (Firebrand Technologies)
• August 7 — Navigating Anxiety in People and Systems During Times of Change with Adrian Pei (The Change Navigation Company)

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ECPA announces new members

ECPA is pleased to welcome several new members to its growing community:

• CAM Books — A subsidiary of Christian Aid Ministries, CAM Books publishes resources that support spiritual growth and global ministry efforts.
• Dressed in Love Press — A faith-based small press dedicated to publishing stories that inspire spiritual growth, healing, and hope.
• PBD Worldwide — Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, PBD Worldwide provides ecommerce fulfillment, distribution, and logistics solutions to support business growth across the publishing industry.
• Faithlife/Logos — A leader in digital tools and resources, Logos equips Christians for Bible study, ministry, and discipleship through innovative technology.
• XO Marriage Publishing — Focused on strengthening relationships, XO Marriage Publishing creates Christ-centered resources that support healthy, thriving marriages.

International Christian Rights & Export Fair returns to Chicago, June 16–17

The International Christian Rights & Export Fair (ICREF) will return to the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago on June 16–17, 2026. Designed for rights and sub-licensing professionals, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with global partners, explore new markets, and strengthen international publishing relationships.

Registration is now open.

ECPA presents new Bronze Milestone Sales Awards for 100,000 sold

ECPA is pleased to recognize four titles that have reached a significant sales milestone, each surpassing 100,000 copies sold and earning a Bronze Milestone Award.  The honored titles are Chosen, The Fruit of the Spirit, and Gospel-Centered Motherhood from The Daily Grace Co., along with How to Pray by Pete Greig (NavPress). ECPA congratulates the authors and publishing teams on this outstanding achievement.