The Church of the Brethren won six awards in the Associated Church Press “Best of the Church Press” contest celebrating entries from 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First place (Award of Excellence), Feature Article: Science Writing for the World of Faith<\/strong> First place (Award of Excellence), Reporting and Writing: Denominational Politics – Long Format<\/strong> First place (Award of Excellence), Visual Communications: Video – Editorial\/Documentary style\/Educational<\/strong>
William L. Miller “A mountaintop moment<\/a>“
Judge’s note: “The author writes with authority as a wildlife biologist, and the piece remains accessible, personal and theologically grounded. It moves gracefully from a childhood encounter with Acadia National Park to conservation policy, ecosystem services, public lands, biodiversity, stewardship and the moral responsibility of Christians toward creation. The article\u2019s strength is that it does not merely mention science; it teaches readers how ecological systems, public conservation and faith-based stewardship are connected.”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eric Bishop, Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred, Erica Clary “Calling<\/a>“
Judge’s note: \u201cThose who are drafted to serve in any denominational legislative session would do well to read a primer as well assembled as this one. In a well-designed, informative, and instructional package, readers are guided on a path that promises to be both effective and rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wendy McFadden “Take Heart”<\/p>\n\n\n\n