The Canadian Lutheran and the 2020 CCCA Awards

CANADA – The Canadian Christian Communicators Association (formerly known as the Canadian Church Press) held its annual awards ceremony on June 29, 2020, and The Canadian Lutheran magazine took home four awards: First Place (From the Editor), Second Place (Magazine Features), Third Place (Media Review), and Third Place (Theological Reflection). The 2020 awards, which took place online this year, honour excellence in Canadian Christian publishing over the 2019 year.

“We work hard to provide readers with quality material that both informs and encourages them in their faith. We are blessed to have such strong writers contributing to our magazine, and it’s wonderful to see their hard work acknowledged.”

“It’s always gratifying to see Lutheran Church–Canada’s national magazine recognized for excellence in this way,” said Mathew Block, editor of The Canadian Lutheran. “We work hard to provide readers with quality material that both informs and encourages them in their faith. We are blessed to have such strong writers contributing to our magazine, and it’s wonderful to see their hard work acknowledged.”

Mathew Block

Mathew Block received first place in the “From the Editor” category for his column “Serving Those Who Serve.” The article introduced the January/February 2019 issue, which addressed the subject of church workers and mental health. The category judge called the column “inspiring” and a “well-argued call to action.”

Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau

Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau took second place in the Magazine Features category for his article “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church: Going Out of Business?” Dr. Ristau’s article encourages churches to remember that “the church is in no other business than giving”—even when that might look like foolishness to the outside world. The category judge called the piece “one of the most original articles I have read” and “such an important topic for the church.”

Rev. Ted Giese

Rev. Ted Giese received third place in the Media Review category for his review of It: Chapter 2, bringing a Christian perspective to the Stephen King story. The category judge called his It review “very well-written,” saying it was filled with “astute observations and a balance critique that feels objective.”

Rev. Dr. John Stephenson

Rev. Dr. John Stephenson received third place in the Theological Reflection category for his article “Maker of All Things… Invisible.” Dr. Stephenson’s article explores the nature and service of the angelic host. As of press time, comments from this category judge had not been received, and so are not quoted here.

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