We’re delighted to celebrate several members of the Magazine Training International trainer community who were honored at this year’s Evangelical Press Association convention for their outstanding contributions to Christian publishing.

These awards highlight not only individual excellence, but also the shared commitment our trainers bring to equipping others with professional, Christ-centered publishing skills. Their work—both in their own publications and through MTI training—continues to shape the next generation of Christians in publishing around the world.

Congratulations to:

• Mindy Belz, Christianity Today – Higher Goals in Single-Theme Section or Issue
• Greg Breeding, Jeremy Cherry, and Zack Bryant, Journey Group – Higher Goals in Table of Contents; Higher Goals in Publication Design; Higher Goals in Website Design
• Joyce K. Ellis – Higher Goals in Freelance Article
• Kristy Glaspie, World Vision– Award of Merit in Organizational (Print); Award of Merit in Organizational (Digital);
• Sarah Gordon, Christianity Today – Award of Merit in General (Digital); Award of Excellence in General (Print); Award of Excellence in Most Improved (Print); Higher Goals in Original Art: Digital/Mixed Media; Higher Goals in Photography Use: Print; Higher Goals in Publication Redesign; Higher Goals in Website Design; Higher Goals in Feature Article; Higher Goals in Single-Theme Section or Issue
• Lea L. Greene, SAConnects – Award of Merit in Denominational (Print); Higher Goals in Table of Contents; Higher Goals in Titles
• José Reyes, The Christian Chronicle – Higher Goals in Publication Redesign
• Sheila Seifert, Focus on the Family – Award of Excellence in Organizational (Print); Higher Goals in Department
• Jake Walsh, Christianity Today – Award of Merit in General (Digital); Award of Excellence in Most Improved (Print); Higher Goals in Publication Redesign; Higher Goals in Website Design

Whether through writing, editing, design, or leadership, these gifted professionals exemplify the spirit of excellence and service that defines MTI. We are so proud to have them as part of our global network of trainers, and we thank God for them.

Join us in celebrating their achievements and in praying that God continues to bless their ministries as they proclaim His truth through the printed and digital word.