Over the years God has led me to support many Christian
organizations. God also led me to be very discerning about who I support. The
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) website is helpful.
http://www.ecfa.org/
From the ECFA website:
“ECFA accredits its members and holds them to high standards
of accountability with respect to governance, financial management and stewardship/fundraising
practices.
When you give to an ECFA accredited organization, you are
supporting a church or nonprofit organization you can trust to use the gift to
carry out the Great Commission while meeting high standards. ECFA does not
compare one member with another. For over 35 years, ECFA has effectively used a
pass-fail approach requiring its members to meet all of its standards—all of
the time!"
In addition to supporting the Assembly of God church that I
attend I am faithful to three other groups. The Voice of the martyrs (VOM) is
an organization very involved with persecution against Christians throughout
the world. Pat Robinson’s Christian broadcasting network (CBN) is very
proactive throughout the planet. Often their relief ships beat the governments
FEMA in getting to locations hit by natural disasters. The lion and Lamb
Ministry is a prophetic website. To me, this is a very good balance of
organizations to support. There are other groups that I have supported/still
support as needs arise.
Voice of the Martyrs
Their about page:
Use of VOM Resources in 2014:
12.8% Administration
4.3% Fundraising
Christian Broadcasting Network
(CBN)
http://www.cbn.com/
Last year alone, it is estimated that CBN partners provided:
Distribution of 68 million pounds of food and relief to
Americans in need
Medical treatment to more than 250,000 people around the
world
Wells for more than 362,000 thirsty people
Help and supplies to victims of 8 disasters here in America
The Gospel in 147 countries and territories, in 62 languages
Food, shelter, educational opportunities, medical help, job
training, and Christian discipleship in 50 countries to over 100,000 children
at risk through Orphan’s Promise
Prayer—The CBN Prayer Center had over 2.8 million contacts
Lamb & Lion Ministries
http://christinprophecy.org/
“Lamb & Lion Ministries was established for the purpose
of proclaiming the soon return of Jesus. We do not believe it is possible to
know the date when Jesus will return. But we do believe it is possible to know
the season of the Lord's return, and it is our conviction that we are living in
that season.”
Again, a good balance of organizations to support.
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