activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 7
- Administers member complaint resolution process Internal Ethics Complaint InvestigationOperates a formal complaint resolution procedure for disputes involving members, managed by the executive director, ethics committee, and board of directors.
- Annual Meeting Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds 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 InvestigationOperates 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 SupportOperates 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 ConventionsOrganizes an annual spring meeting, which may be in-person or virtual, featuring speakers, workshops, elections, and business meetings for members.
- Press Release Service Faith-Based Publishing & Media SupportOperates 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 AwardsEstablished 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 AwardsConducts an annual awards contest with approximately 60 categories to recognize excellence in evangelical publishing and provides feedback to entrants.
- Annual Convention and Awards ContestProvides an annual convention featuring speakers, an awards contest, membership meetings, elections, and workshops for various publishing professionals.
- Annual Convention and Awards ContestHolds 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 SupportFosters a vibrant community to strengthen the evangelical publishing industry.
- Establishes ethical and operational standards for membersDevelops 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 EnforcementFormally 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 ProgramOffers 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 SupportOperates Magazine Training International as a division to support Christian magazine publishing.
- Offers journalism scholarships and student training programsRuns 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 SupportProvides 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 ServicesOffers 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 ServicesOffers person-to-person publication evaluations, pairing experienced editors with beginners for professional development within the evangelical publishing industry.
- Publication Evaluations Manuscript & Query Feedback ServicesOffers person-to-person publication evaluations, pairing experienced editors with beginners for professional development.
- Scholarship Program for StudentsOperates 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 SupportSupports Christian print and digital publications including magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and content-driven websites.
- Supporting Christian Magazine Publishing Faith-Based Publishing & Media SupportOperates 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 SupportProvides 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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- Biblical Conflict Resolution and Mentorship biblical_conflict_resolution_and_mentorshipThe organization promotes internal harmony and growth by encouraging members to resolve complaints using biblical principles and by leveraging the wisdom of past leaders through an advisory and mentoring council.
- Biblical Worldview Journalism biblical_worldview_journalismWe guide content creation through a commitment to biblical worldview and conservative evangelical values as a foundation for journalistic ethics.
- Biblical conflict resolution and reconciliation biblical_conflict_resolutionPromotes resolution of member disputes through biblical principles, emphasizing private reconciliation, personal responsibility, and Christian conciliation as outlined in "The Peacemaker's Pledge."
- Biblical worldview and doctrinal alignment in publishing biblical_worldview_journalismEnsures all organizational activities and member content are guided by a biblical worldview, conservative evangelical values, and formal doctrinal alignment through adherence to a shared Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics.
- Building a Faith-Based Community and Network faith-based_community_buildingThe organization cultivates a community among Christian media professionals and organizations through various membership models, fostering fellowship, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to God. This community building aims to advance the work and witness of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God through collective excellence and mutual support.
- Capacity Building through International Training capacity_building_through_international_trainingWe provide training programs for Christians in magazine publishing in less-resourced countries to enhance their capabilities and effectiveness.
- Capacity building through international training capacity_building_through_international_trainingProvides targeted training programs for Christians in less-resourced countries to strengthen their capabilities in magazine publishing, thereby expanding effective faith-based communication globally.
- Digital Ethics Rigor digital_ethics_rigorWe apply traditional journalistic standards to digital publishing with heightened rigor for accuracy and copyright due to the viral nature of online content.
- Doctrinal Alignment doctrinal_alignmentWe require alignment with a shared Statement of Faith as a condition of membership to ensure unity in beliefs and practices among our members.
- Ethical and transparent publishing in the digital age digital_ethics_rigorMaintains rigorous journalistic standards in digital publishing, emphasizing accuracy, copyright integrity, and transparent use of emerging technologies like AI, ensuring human accountability and spiritual discernment in content creation.
- Faith-Based Communications faith-based_communicationsWe advance the work and witness of Jesus Christ through biblical truth in all organizational activities, ensuring that our communications reflect our faith.
- Faith-Based Community Building faith-based_community_buildingWe aim to build the kingdom of God through an engaged community of members pursuing excellence in Christian media.
- Faith-Based Professional Development faith-based_professional_developmentWe promote evangelical Christianity and enhance Christian journalism through fostering Christian fellowship among our members.
- Faith-based community and fellowship building faith-based_community_buildingFosters a professional community rooted in shared evangelical beliefs, promoting camaraderie, mutual respect, and spiritual unity among Christian media professionals to strengthen the collective witness of evangelical periodicals.
- Fostering Professional Excellence and Ethical Conduct in Christian Publishing professional_development_and_ethical_standardsThe organization strengthens evangelical periodicals and Christian journalism by providing inspiration, instruction, networking, and resources for professional development. This includes guiding content creation through a biblical worldview, emphasizing spiritual discernment, applying rigorous journalistic standards to digital publishing, and requiring transparency in AI use, all while upholding a shared Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics.
- Governance through Regular Board Meetings governance_through_regular_board_meetingsWe use regular board and business meetings to govern and direct organizational activities, ensuring accountability and strategic oversight.
- Inspiration, Instruction, and Networking inspiration_instruction_networkingWe strengthen evangelical periodicals through inspiration, instruction, and networking to foster collaboration and growth within the community.
- International Capacity Building in Christian Publishing capacity_building_through_international_trainingThe organization extends its mission globally by providing training programs in magazine publishing to Christians in less-resourced countries, thereby building capacity and spreading its influence internationally.
- Knowledge Sharing and Professional Development knowledge_sharing_and_professional_developmentWe serve as a forum for the exchange of professional skills and standards, providing a medium for sharing publishing know-how.
- Leadership continuity through advisory and mentoring structures advisory_and_mentoringUtilizes a Legacy Council of past presidents to provide advisory support and mentorship to current board and staff, ensuring institutional memory and leadership development.
- Membership Model membership_modelWe offer various membership options to print and digital periodicals and individuals, ensuring alignment with our statement of faith and Code of Ethics.
- Membership model to ensure alignment and inclusivity membership_modelStructures membership to include publications, individuals, and affiliates who endorse the organization’s Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics, ensuring doctrinal unity while supporting broad professional engagement in Christian media.
- Professional Development professional_developmentWe provide resources to enhance professional competency and effectiveness in Christian publishing, fostering growth and skill development among our members.
- Professional development and knowledge sharing in Christian publishing professional_developmentEnhances the professional competency of members through resources, skill exchange, and forums for sharing publishing know-how, grounded in a commitment to both journalistic excellence and Christian fellowship.
- Recognition of excellence in Christian journalism awards_programEncourages high standards and honors distinguished service in religious journalism through formal awards, such as the Terry White Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Spiritual Discernment in Publishing spiritual_discernment_in_publishingWe emphasize an ethical human contribution guided by spiritual discernment in publishing, particularly in response to emerging technologies like AI.
- Transparent AI Use in Publishing transparent_ai_use_in_publishingWe require transparency and disclosure when using AI in content creation, maintaining human accountability and avoiding misrepresentation of AI as human.
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