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WINCHESTER, Va., Mar. 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) today announced the accreditation of Joyce Meyer Ministries of Fenton, Mo.

ECFA accreditation is based on standards of responsible stewardship, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fund-raising.
 
Joyce Meyer Ministries (www.joycemeyer.org), in its 24th year, is a nonprofit organization "focused on spreading the  Gospel of Jesus Christ, helping people through humanitarian efforts worldwide and teaching others the practical principles from God's Word to help them enjoy their everyday lives."

The ministry's "Enjoying Everyday Life" TV and radio programs reach a potential audience of
3 billion people daily. In addition, hundreds of thousands annually attend the ministry's conferences and crusades held in the United States and abroad. 

"We are pleased to include in our membership a ministry which seeks to strengthen Christian individuals and the environments in which they live, work and worship," said Dan Busby ECFA president.

ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to evangelical Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with established standards for financial accountability, fund-raising 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.