SPCK Group Wins Christian Book of the Year and Autobiography of the Year at the CRT Awards 2025

SPCK Group is celebrating a double win at the Christian Resources Together (CRT) Awards 2025.

Discovering Christianity by Rowan Williams was named Christian Book of the Year 2025, and The Girl from Montego Bay by Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin was awarded Autobiography of the Year 2025.

Read the full story behind these award-winning books and their remarkable authors!

Sam Richardson, CEO of SPCK Group, said:

The CRT Awards 2025 celebrate the very best in Christian publishing and bookselling in the UK. Each year they recognise outstanding Christian books, authors, and resources that inspire faith, equip the church, and encourage readers across the country.

Founded in 1698, SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge) is the UK’s third-oldest publishing house and the UK's largest Christian publisher.

Under the leadership of CEO Sam Richardson, SPCK merged with Inter-Varsity Press (IVP) in 2015 and acquired Lion Hudson in 2021, growing into the leading publisher of Christian books and Bibles in the UK.

For over 325 years, SPCK has been publishing award-winning Christian books and Bibles that help people make sense of faith and grow in their spiritual journey. Our diverse list supports readers of all ages, from children discovering Bible stories for the first time to church leaders deepening their theological insight.

Our bestselling titles include:

• Daily-use, Study, and Children’s Bibles, beautifully designed for personal devotion and family use.

• Christian biographies that inspire readers with stories of faith, courage, and transformation.

• Children’s books, from picture books to middle-grade fiction, that nurture young faith and imagination.

• Daily devotionals and prayer guides to sustain reflection and deepen prayer life.

• Accessible books on Christian living and theology, written for everyone from new believers to seasoned church leaders.

• Bible studies and inspiring Christian stories that equip individuals and groups for spiritual growth.

Today, SPCK continues to champion authors who share messages of faith, hope, and transformation, providing resources that enrich engagement with the Bible and inspire confident Christian living.

These awards are a powerful recognition of Discovering Christianity and The Girl from Montego Bay, and the remarkable authors behind them.

At SPCK Group, we are honoured to publish such remarkable writers and to see their incredible books inspire readers across the UK and beyond.

Building on this success, we remain committed to publishing award-winning Christian books and Bibles that inspire faith and strengthen the church for generations to come.

You can read the full press release here.