activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 10
- Administering Christian Book Awards Christian Book and Publishing AwardsAnnually presents the Christian Book Award since 1978, honoring the "best of the year" in 12 nonfiction categories and naming the Christian Book of the Year. This includes selecting finalists and announcing winners.
- Administering Milestone Sales Awards Christian Book and Publishing AwardsRecognizes significant sales achievement in Christian literature through Milestone Sales Awards at four levels: Bronze (100,000 sold), Gold (500,000 sold), Platinum (1 million sold), and Diamond (10 million sold).
- Administering The Christy Award Christian Book and Publishing AwardsAnnually presents The Christy Award since 1999 to top Christian novels in nine fiction categories, including The Christy Book of the Year and the Amplify Award, which is presented to a Christy Award nominee.
- Administering Top Shelf Book Cover Awards Christian Book and Publishing AwardsAnnually presents the Top Shelf Book Cover Awards at ECPA PubU in four categories: Non-Fiction, Fiction, Bibles, and Children, honoring the best book and Bible designs.
- Hosting Events and Networking Opportunities Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts various events and networking opportunities for individuals in the publishing industry, including the Leadership Summit, C-Suite Symposium, Publishing University, the annual Art of Writing conference, and Global Collectives at international book and rights fairs.
- Hosting Industry Events and Networking Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts various events and networking opportunities for individuals in the publishing industry, including the Leadership Summit, C-Suite Symposium, Publishing University, Global Collectives at international book fairs, and the annual Art of Writing conference.
- Maintaining a Job Board Faith-Based Publishing & Media SupportProvides a job board specifically for positions within the Christian publishing industry.
- Operating a Job Board Faith-Based Publishing & Media SupportProvides a job board specifically for positions within the Christian publishing industry.
- Providing Industry News and InformationProvides members with industry news, information, and legal updates through weekly e-newsletters ("Rush to Press"), monthly member newsletters ("E-Link"), and free publications.
- Publishing Bestseller ListsPublishes monthly, annual, and seasonal lists of bestselling Christian books across 15 categories, including fiction, non-fiction, juvenile, young adult, and Bibles, as well as specific lists for holidays like Christmas and Easter.
research · 2
- Conducting Industry Research and Benchmarking Industry Research & Trend ReportingOffers the AAP StatShot, a monthly report with statistical analysis of publishing content production and sales, and develops industry benchmark reports and consumer surveys (e.g., "The Christian Publishers Audience Survey 2023") based on member needs.
- Conducting Industry Research and Benchmarking Industry Research & Trend ReportingOffers the AAP StatShot, a monthly report with statistical analysis of publishing content production and sales, and commissions consumer surveys and industry benchmark reports based on member needs.
capacity building · 1
- Providing Professional Development and TrainingOffers free webinars on industry topics for members throughout the year and provides programs and services that include training to strengthen Christian publishing.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Awards and Recognition Programs awards_programRecognizes excellence and impact in Christian publishing through annual awards, incentivizing high-quality content and increasing visibility for outstanding works and contributors.
- Awards and Recognition Programs awards_programRecognizes excellence and impact in Christian publishing through annual awards, promoting high standards and visibility within the industry.
- Capacity Building and Member Empowerment capacity_buildingEquips member publishers and local churches with resources, training, and problem-solving programs to enhance their ability to disseminate Christian content effectively within their communities.
- Capacity Building through Training and Resources capacity_buildingEquips member organizations and local churches with training, tools, and resources to enhance their ability to disseminate Christian content effectively.
- Industry Advocacy and Representation advocacyAdvocates on behalf of member publishers to strengthen the Christian publishing industry, influencing policies and conditions that support its growth and sustainability.
- Industry Advocacy and Representation advocacyAdvocates on behalf of Christian publishers to strengthen the industry, influencing external stakeholders and creating a favorable operating environment for member organizations.
- Market Intelligence and Benchmarking market intelligenceProvides members with data and insights on industry and consumer trends, enabling them to make informed business decisions and establish operational benchmarks.
- Market Intelligence and Benchmarking market intelligenceProvides members with data-driven insights on industry and consumer trends, along with operational benchmarks, to inform strategic decision-making in their publishing businesses.
- Member Empowerment for Christian Message Dissemination member empowermentStrengthens the ability of member publishers to spread the Christian message through targeted support, resources, and strategic programming.
- Networking and Collaboration Facilitation networkingFosters connection and knowledge exchange among Christian publishers through structured networking opportunities, enabling collaboration and shared growth across the industry.
- Networking and Collaborative Industry Support networkingFosters connection, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among Christian publishers through structured networking opportunities and shared problem-solving initiatives.
- Promoting excellence and impact in Christian publishing awards_and_recognitionThe organization recognizes and celebrates high-quality Christian content through awards and recognition programs to elevate life-transforming content and increase its visibility and discoverability.
- Strengthening the Christian publishing industry through member support and advocacy industry_support_and_advocacyThe organization provides market intelligence, advocacy, training, and networking opportunities to its members, fostering collaboration and equipping them to effectively disseminate the Christian message and strengthen the industry as a whole.
- Visibility and Discoverability SupportEnhances the reach of publishers and authors by supporting programs with retail and media initiatives that increase public awareness and access to Christian content.
- Visibility and Discoverability SupportSupports publishers and authors by enhancing the visibility of Christian content through coordinated retail and media initiatives, improving market access and audience reach.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Christian Book Awards
Recognizes excellence in Christian literature across multiple categories, honoring the best books of the year.
Leadership Summit
An annual event that brings together leaders in the Christian publishing industry for networking and professional development.
The Christy Award
Acknowledges outstanding Christian novels and their impact on contemporary culture.
Top Shelf Book Cover Awards
Celebrates the best book designs in Christian publishing, awarded annually.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- AAP Partner — Collaborates on the StatShot report, a comprehensive statistical analysis of content production and sales in the publishing industry.
- Asian Christian Rights & Export Fair Partner — Hosts Rights Fairs in Asia.
- Chicago Rights Fair Partner — Hosts Rights Fairs in Chicago.
- Christian Book Awards Partner — Highlights award-winning Christian books.
- Christian Book Awards Partner — Hosts the Christian Book Award program.
- Christian Book Awards Partner — Hosts the Christian Book Awards to recognize excellence in Christian publishing.
- ECPA Network — EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS is referenced through ECPA, the organization administering the Christian Book Awards and presenting sales milestone awards to member publishers.
- ECPA Partner — Provides a job board for Christian publishing jobs via jobs.ecpa.org.
- European Christian Rights Fair Partner — Hosts Rights Fairs in Eastern Europe.
- Frankfurt Book Fair Partner — Hosts Global Collectives at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
- London Book Fair Partner — Hosts Global Collectives at the London Book Fair.
- National Association of Evangelicals Partner — Aligns with the National Association of Evangelicals' Statement of Faith.
- Publishing University Partner — Offers educational programs for publishers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- The Christy Award Partner — Hosts The Christy Award program.
- Top Shelf Award Partner — Highlights award-winning Christian book and Bible designs.
- Top Shelf Design Awards Partner — Hosts the Top Shelf Design Awards.