The ECPA Leadership Summit is where relationships begin and continue among leadership teams in Christian publishing, while learning from world-class experts speaking on current issues and trends important to the industry.

Speakers

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Russell Moore

Author, and Editor in Chief of Christianity Today

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Kristen McLean

Executive Director, Primary Industry Analyst, Books & Entertainment, Circana

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Aubrey Sampson

Author, Podcast host, Teaching pastor of Renewal Church

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Claude Atcho

Author, Speaker, Pastor of Church of the Resurrection

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Kathryn Scanland

Organizational Process Consultant, Greystone Global

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Michelle Sanchez

Author, Speaker, former Executive Minister of Make and Disciples, ECC

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Stan Jantz

CEO, Come and See Foundation

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Madeleine Lambert

Director of Marketing & Sales, Originality.AI

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Jon Hirst

Chief Innovation Officer, SIL International

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Craig Gipson

Attorney, Flagler Law Group

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Joe Wikert

President, Revenue Path Group

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Adrian Blackman

Executive VP, Woodland Group

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Mark Noble

VP Business Management, IPG

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Richard Coleman

Director of Operations, Ingram Logistics Services

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Dean H. Renninger

Senior Art Director, Tyndale House Publishers

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Lindsey Bergsma

Book Designer, Tyndale House Publishers

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Jeff Crosby

President & CEO, ECPA

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Bill Greig III

Owner of ChurchGrowth.org

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Christopher Hudson

President of Peachtree Publishing Services

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Torrey Sharp

Owner and Principal of Faceout Studio


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ECPA AWARDS & 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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Alloy Horn Quartet
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What People Are saying

  • "Networking and maintaining relationships is something I always look forward to at the ECPA Leadership Summit."

    Kathy Krenzien
    Senior Publishing Manager, XO Publishing
  • "Every minute was packed with inspiration, information, and conversation, nothing wasted."

    Leslie Turner
    Owner, Encourage Publishing
  • "Fantastic speakers and sessions -- refreshing and thought-provoking. As always, ECPA put on a great program."

    Steven Wright
    Publisher, Bible League International
  • "Networking, data information, and the reminder that we're all in this together to share God's Word and stories of redemption is reassuring."

    David Schroeder
    Executive Director of Publishing, EMF Publishing/ ETA Media
  • "I always enjoy Leadership Summit as so much thought is put into creating a valuable experience: fantastic speakers, plenty of time to network, and speak with vendors."

    John Ribeiro
    Publisher, Hendrickson and Rose Publishing/ Tyndale House
  • "This event is well-organized, has great speakers, and is valuable for networking with colleagues."

    Cindy Riggins
    President, Riggins Rights Management
  • "The sessions are valuable and inspiring. I'm leaving refreshed and challenged to continue doing this ministry work with integrity, conviction, and hope."

    Trillia Newbell
    Acquisitions Director, Moody Publishers
  • "Always enjoy reconnecting with colleagues in the industry and learning from and sharing experiences."

    Mary Burns
    President and CEO, Barbour Publishing
  • "Stellar. The Leadership Summit is of huge value to our organization."

    Bob Hawkins
    President, Harvest House Publishers
  • "Great opportunity to spend useful time with industry colleagues and learn together from some high-quality and thoughtful presentations."

    Anthony Gosling
    Executive VP of Business Operations, Crossway
  • "The speakers were truly great and the networking opportunities very valuable."

    Jeannette Taylor
    Director, JET Marketing
  • "I've been to a lot of events like this and I rate the Leadership Summit as one of the best. The quality of speakers, networking and thought leadership is second to none."

    Justin Paul Lawrence
    Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, InterVarsity Press
  • "This was the best ECPA event I’ve been to. The connections made and the teachings were invaluable."

    Cristopher Garrido
    Spanish Publisher, Harper Collins Christian Publishing
  • "This is what industry gatherings should be— thoughtful speakers and discussions, networking, encouraging and inspiring and challenging topics that are meaningful to us."

    Barbara Sherrill
    Executive VP and Publisher, The McKenzie Group/Harvest House Publishers
  • "Content was valuable and it was great to see industry experts/leaders in dialogue together."

    Doug Lockhart
    SVP Sales and Centralized Marketing, HarperCollins Christian Publishing
  • "Leadership Summit is very valuable to me with information I am able to immediately share with my management team. I also meet people that I can reach out to in order to help our business grow in the near future."

    Mark Teears
    CEO, New Growth Press
  • "Leadership Summit is fantastic. The sessions are timely, conversations lively, and takeaways immediate!"

    Randall Payleitner
    Associate Publisher, Moody Publishers
  • "Leadership Summit offers publishing leaders an opportunity to collaborate and stay informed on new processes, trends, and cultural movements."

    J.D. Bridges
    VP of Sales & Distribution, Reformation Trust Publishing
  • "The ECPA Leadership Summit offered an exceptional program for leaders of Christian publishers—stimulating speakers, a wealth of statistical data, the upbeat annual awards program, and multiple networking opportunities."

    Paul Hendrickson
    General Manager, Hendrickson Publishers
  • "Great content. It's always good to find out what others in the industry are doing."

    Mark Taylor
    Chairman/CEO, Tyndale House Publishers

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