Summary
The Forum for Scriptural Christianity, Inc. ("FFSC") was formed for the purpose of publishing a magazine and other materials concerning activities in the United Methodist Church. The organization is also involved in other ministries and services supporting the evangelical movement in the Church. Part of this is "The Good News" publication, a voice for repentance, an agent for reform, and a catalyst for renewal within the United Methodist Church. FFSC seeks to proclaim and demonstrate the power and effectiveness of historic Christianity as emphasized in Wesleyan doctrine and practice. FFSC aims to do the following: advocate scriptural christianity with holy living among United Methodists; nurture evangelical fellowship within a worshipping, caring, and inclusive community; seek diligently to be faithful and challenge unfairness wherever it is found in the church; inform and educate United Methodists about issues challenging the church; create and/or assist in creating supplemental church structures if necessary. FFSC is a tax exempt nonprofit, and is eligible for tax-deductible donations. FFSC is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 308 East Main St. Box 150
Wilmore, KY
40390-0150 |
| Website: | www.goodnewsmag.org |
| Phone: | (859) 858-4661 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 362680478
| CEO/President: |
Dr. James Heidinger II |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
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Fiscal Year End: |
December 31 |
| Board Size: |
42 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
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Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1967 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1980 |
Worldwide Discipleship Association, Inc. is generally known as "Good News". "Good News" is also the name of the magazine it publishes. Good News strives on building disciples for the church using a method patterned after Jesus' ministry. In recent years, the church has led many to Christ; but has struggled to help Christians grow to maturity. Good News's vision is to build strong believers who can also equip others. This will bring glory to God as they exhibit Christ-like character, sharing the Good News in an atmosphere of Christian love. Good News hopes to help strengthen the church's commitment to discipleship by offering a method of discipleship that is uniquely biblical. Carl Wilson founded Good News in 1974.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully deductible to the extent allowed by the law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Good News expresses its goals as follows:
To...
- Encourage evangelicals to witness effectively for Christ within United Methodism.
- Proclaim biblical truths
- Sound the alarm about unbiblical philosophies.
- Discuss vital issues facing our church.
- Provide much needed fellowship within our church through our Summer Celebration.
- Deepen appreciation for our Wesleyan heritage.
Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]
Good News describes its program accomplishments as follows:
Conducted women's caucus meetings and activities.
Provided monthly newsletters and resources to all interested women.
Published Good News magazine six times per year reaching more than 70,000 homes and churches.
Published newsletters 12 times per year that reached nearly 30,000 homes and churches.
Published the Good News guide to daily prayer that reached nearly 20,000 homes and churches.
Host two national board of directors meetings involving 50 United Methodist leaders.
Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
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The following is a chronicle of the recent history of renewal within the United Methodist Church:
Charles Keysor's 1966 article, "Methodism's Silent Minority"
The 1975 Junaluska Affirmation
The 1975 Ed Robb critique of UM seminaries
The 1980 Frederick Brooks paper "The Methodist Connection" (also known as "A Loving Division")
The 1983 James Robb expose, "Missions Derailed"
The 1988 Houston Declaration and Good News' report on the event.
The 1992 Memphis Declaration
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Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : C |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 70 | 12/8/2007 4:44:28 PM: Organization made financial information available greater than 7 ½ months. |
| Financial Information: | 90 | 12/8/2007 4:44:32 PM: Organization provided a reasonable amount of useful financial information. |
| Foundational Clarity: | | |
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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 |  | 306 of 348 | 32 of 37 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 306 of 348 | 32 of 37 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | of 348 | 16 of 37 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | of 348 | 16 of 37 |
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