Summary
Fellowship for the Performing Arts, Inc. ("FPA") is a ministry whose mission is to penetrate the culture through the performing arts with the Word of God and to present the Bible and the biblical worldview in the marketplace of ideas by: informing the mind, inspiring the heart, and drawing people to God as creator and redeemer. Each year FPA works with theater companies, college fine arts series, performing arts venues, churches, radio and television stations to present compelling theatrical productions from the Bible. FPA also produces inspiring audio and video recordings of its theatrical presentations as well as a daily radio program of dramatic Scripture readings that can be heard on over 500 radio facilities on six continents. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 1 High Street Court
Morristown, NJ
07960-7960 |
| Website: | www.listenersbible.com |
| Phone: | (973) 984-3400 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 521739276
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Max McLean |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Mr. Ron Joelson |
Fiscal Year End: |
March 31 |
| Board Size: |
6 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
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Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1991 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1996 |
Fellowship for the Performing Arts, Inc. ("FPA") is a ministry whose mission is to penetrate the culture through the performing arts with the Word of God and to present the Bible and the biblical worldview in the marketplace of ideas by: informing the mind, inspiring the heart, and drawing people to God as creator and redeemer. FPA sponsors non-commercial historical and inspirational theatre productions at colleges, universities, theaters, houses of worship, prisons and conferences.
FPA presents performances of various books of the Old and New Testament. In addition to live performances, FPA produces a nationally syndicated, daily radio program and audio and video recordings of its theatrical presentations that can be heard throughout the world. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
FPA exists to glorify God by presenting the Bible through the performing arts in the marketplace of ideas.
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Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
Fellowship for the Performing Arts uses the following to communicate its values:
Nicene Creed
ECFA Statement of Faith
Fellowship for the Performing Arts ("FPA") came from Max McLean's vision to use the skills and techniques developed in the theatre to communicate the Bible. Max McLean spent years studying, memorizing, and meditating on the Scriptures in order to share its power.
In 1991 FPA was incorporated in Morristown, NJ and in 1992 received its tax exempt status. In 1996 FPA was accepted as a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and continues to operate in accordance with the criteria of ECFA membership.
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Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : B |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 70 | 10/28/2011 4:01:44 PM: Organization made financial information available greater than 7 ½ months. |
| Financial Information: | 90 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | 100 | 10/28/2011 4:01:58 PM: Descriptive information was abundant and thorough. |
| Level of Cooperation: | | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Christian Growth Sector |
|---|
| Overall Efficiency Rating |    | 208 of 348 | 15 of 37 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |    | 208 of 348 | 15 of 37 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | of 348 | 20 of 37 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | of 348 | 20 of 37 |
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