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EVANGELICAL PRESS ASSOCIATION INC

AZ · EIN 956081896 · $246K rev · infrastructure · advocacy · www.evangelicalpress.com
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Professional association supporting evangelical Christian publications and journalists through membership, ethical standards, and networking. Serves print and digital periodicals, individual journalists, and related organizations committed to evangelical values. Provides governance and support for religious media professionals across the United States.

activities · 24

what they do

direct service · 7
  • Administers member complaint resolution process Internal Ethics Complaint Investigation
    Operates a formal complaint resolution procedure for disputes involving members, managed by the executive director, ethics committee, and board of directors.
  • Holds an annual meeting in the Spring, which can be in-person or virtual, to engage members and discuss industry matters.
  • Complaint Resolution Procedure Internal Ethics Complaint Investigation
    Operates a complaint resolution procedure for disputes against its members, involving an executive director, an ethics committee, and the board of directors.
  • Distributes press releases for religious publishers Faith-Based Publishing & Media Support
    Operates a Press Release Service distribution list for Christian periodicals, editors, reporters, and web professionals to share news within the evangelical publishing community.
  • Hosts annual convention and business meetings Member Meetings and Conventions
    Organizes an annual spring meeting, which may be in-person or virtual, featuring speakers, workshops, elections, and business meetings for members.
  • Operates a Press Release Service distribution list for religious publishers of Christian periodicals, editors, reporters, and web professionals.
  • Terry White Lifetime Achievement Award Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Established the Terry White Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 to honor significant contributions in the field.
capacity building · 17
  • Administers annual awards contest for member publications Christian Book and Publishing Awards
    Conducts an annual awards contest with approximately 60 categories to recognize excellence in evangelical publishing and provides feedback to entrants.
  • Annual Convention and Awards Contest
    Provides an annual convention featuring speakers, an awards contest, membership meetings, elections, and workshops for various publishing professionals.
  • Annual Convention and Awards Contest
    Holds an annual convention featuring speakers, membership meetings, elections, and workshops for publishing professionals. This includes an annual awards contest established in 1954 to honor members' work in approximately 60 categories and provide feedback.
  • Community Building in Evangelical Publishing Faith-Based Publishing & Media Support
    Fosters a vibrant community to strengthen the evangelical publishing industry.
  • Establishes ethical and operational standards for members
    Develops and updates the EPA Code of Ethics and Bylaws, and implements policies such as AI use guidelines to guide member conduct and contest participation.
  • Ethical Guidelines and Complaint Resolution Professional Ethics Enforcement
    Formally adopted the EPA Code of Ethics in 1954, addressing ethical issues in publishing, and operates a complaint resolution procedure for disputes against its members.
  • Journalism Scholarship Program
    Offers a Journalism Scholarship Program for Christian students to prepare them as journalists and communications professionals, including internships and a campus program.
  • Magazine Training International Faith-Based Publishing & Media Support
    Operates Magazine Training International as a division to support Christian magazine publishing.
  • Offers journalism scholarships and student training programs
    Runs a Journalism Scholarship Program and supports internships and campus initiatives to train and encourage Christian students pursuing careers in evangelical publishing.
  • Operates Magazine Training International to support Christian publishers Faith-Based Publishing & Media Support
    Provides training and professional development through Magazine Training International, a division dedicated to strengthening Christian magazine publishing.
  • Provides professional development through evaluations and workshops Manuscript & Query Feedback Services
    Offers person-to-person publication evaluations pairing experienced editors with beginners and conducts workshops at its annual convention for publishing professionals.
  • Publication Evaluation and Professional Development Manuscript & Query Feedback Services
    Offers person-to-person publication evaluations, pairing experienced editors with beginners for professional development within the evangelical publishing industry.
  • Offers person-to-person publication evaluations, pairing experienced editors with beginners for professional development.
  • Scholarship Program for Students
    Operates a scholarship program, internships, and a campus program to train and encourage students interested in evangelical publishing.
  • Support for Christian Publications Faith-Based Publishing & Media Support
    Supports Christian print and digital publications including magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and content-driven websites.
  • Supporting Christian Magazine Publishing Faith-Based Publishing & Media Support
    Operates Magazine Training International as a division to support Christian magazine publishing, fostering a vibrant community to strengthen the evangelical publishing industry.
  • Supports Christian print and digital publications Faith-Based Publishing & Media Support
    Provides resources and community support for Christian magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and content-driven websites to strengthen evangelical publishing.
strategies · 27

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Ethics Committee
Reviews ethics complaints from members, determines validity, and recommends resolutions to the board; provides informal guidance on Code of Ethics interpretation
Financial Committee
Reviews financial reports and books prepared by the executive director and provides recommendations to the board on fiscal matters
Membership Committee
Reviews applications for membership; makes recommendations to the board when consensus is not reached among committee members
Nominating Committee
Identifies and proposes candidates for board positions, ensuring representation of membership diversity and broad knowledge of the organization
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • Advent Christian General Conference Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Answers in Genesis Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • California Baptist University Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Christian Camp & Conference Association Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Christian Reformed Church in North America Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Christianity Today Partner — Organization led by Treasurer Andy Olsen
  • Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Evangelical Press Association, Inc. Partner — The organization is incorporated under the Laws of the State of California.
  • General Assoc of Regular Baptist Churches Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Infinity Concepts Partner — Organization led by Advisor Mark Dreistadt
  • Metro Voice News Partner — Organization led by President Dwight Widaman
  • National Association of Evangelicals Coalition — Shares an identical Statement of Faith with the National Association of Evangelicals.
  • National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) Partner — The EPA adopted a doctrinal statement crafted by NAE at its founding, but later decided to separate for editorial independence.
  • National Sunday School Association Partner — James DeForest Murch met with editors at the National Sunday School Association convention to discuss forming an association of evangelical editors.
  • Randall House Publications Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Randall House Publishers Partner — Holds seven publication memberships in EPA and employs the EPA Contest Coordinator.
  • SAconnects | The Salvation Army Partner — Organization led by President-elect Warren L. Maye
  • Southwest Radio Ministries Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • The Alabama Baptist, Inc. Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • The Christian & Missionary Alliance Network — Member organization listed in EPA publication member directory
  • Well Soul Life Partner — Organization led by Advisor Seana Scott
  • World Vision Magazine Partner — Organization led by Secretary Kristy Glaspie