New ECFA Member Has Been Providing Bibles around the World for 195 Years

Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com 

NEW YORK, May 12, 2011 /Standard Newswire/ -- ECFA (The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of the American Bible Society, headquartered in New York, N.Y.

ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™,  including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.

The American Bible Society joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by more than 35 million donors, which have earned the right to display the ECFA seal. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.

"We are pleased to include in our membership a ministry that has promoted the transforming message of the Bible for almost 200 years," said Dan Busby, president of ECFA.

Founded in 1816, American Bible Society (www.americanbible.org) exists to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford so all people may experience its life-changing message. American Bible Society works with ministry partners, Christian churches and national Bible societies to make God's Word available where needed most, both in the United States and around the world.

American Bible Society offers a range of innovative ministries to address core life questions and struggles. The society also helps resource Bibles for China, where a single Bible is often shared by up to 100 people.

"Nonprofit organizations are entrusted with both a tremendous opportunity and a tremendous responsibility," said Lamar Vest, president of American Bible Society.  "As we join ECFA, we are honored to join the ranks of other organizations that do not take this opportunity nor the responsibility lightly."

To learn more about the American Bible Society and its stewardship opportunities, visit ServantMatch®, ECFA's program that matches donors with the stewardship options of ECFA members based on ministry sectors and categories. This feature on ECFA's website allows donors to find giving opportunities quickly and easily.

ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance. For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ECFA.org or call 1-800-323-9473.

To schedule an interview with Dan Busby or Lamar Vest, contact Ty Mays at 770-256-8710 or tmays@inchristcommunications.com.