Guidelines/ Harold Sala

Summary

Guidelines, Inc. is an international ministry reaching into more than 100 countries of the world. It has three major phases of outreach. (1) REACHING PEOPLE through: Radio, television and video programs, and print media. (2) TEACHING PEOPLE through: Seminars, conferences, and the leadership training. (3) TOUCHING PEOPLE through support of: Light of the World Children’s Refuge in Makevka, Ukraine, The Cancer Research Institute in Kiev, and The Cancer Hospital for Children in Kiev. 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:	Box G 26076 Getty Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Laguna Hills, CA 92654-2654
Website:	www.guidelines.org
Phone:	(949) 582-5001
Email:	You need to enable javascript to see the email

Organization Details [ Back to top ]

EIN: 840574141

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CEO/President:	Dr. Harold Sala	Tax Deductible:	Yes
Chairman:	Dr. Harold Sala	Fiscal Year End:	December 31
Board Size:	10	Financial info from:	Audit
Founder:	Dr. Harold Sala	Member of ECFA:	Yes
Year Founded:	1963	Member of ECFA since:	2004

Purpose [ Back to top ]

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Guidelines exists to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel in such a manner that men and women come to faith in Jesus Christ and believers are discipled and strengthened.

HISTORY OF MINISTRY Guidelines was founded in 1963 by Harold and Darlene Sala. Beginning with a five minute commentary known as Guidelines (now the longest running five minute program in Christian radio), the ministry has grown with tentacles reaching into more than 100 countries of the world. Three major ministry divisions are described as reaching, teaching, and touching.

• Reaching involves radio (The Guidelines commentary is now released on 960+ outlets in English, 200 in Spanish, and a variety of other languages, the printing and distribution of literature, the Internet, and evangelistic outreaches to the family.
  
• Teaching is a ministry to pastor, family conferences, and guest lecturing in colleges and universities.
  
• Touching focuses on humanitarian assistance and church planting in areas of the world usually neglected by traditional missions
  

PROJECTS Guidelines provides support for indigenous pastors, especially in Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and the Philippines, linking a family or church in the U.S. with one in these countries, taking no service fees from the gift. In undeveloped countries, a family can live on $150-$200 per month. For information about this contact Guidelines or find information on the web site: www.guidelines.org

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Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]

Guidelines' 2002 Fast Facts

• Donations: 43% of Guidelines donations were in amounts of $1,000.00 or more.
• Foundation: Guidelines Foundation was established in 2002.
• Books: 14 books were published in 2002: 4 in English in the US, 2 in Ukrainian, 1 in Russian, 2 in Korean, 1 in Chinese, 4 published in the Philippines (3 in English & 1 in Tagalog).
• Bibles: 125,000 bibles are in the process of being distributed to Philippine police officers.
• Videos: 3 Russian videos are being produced to reach youth & Muslims and will be distributed in by the summer of 2003.
• VCD: A VCD in Chinese & English on the Authority of the Bible is being distributed in China.
• WEB: Links to Missionaries & projects will be available by Feb 1st. Updated information: About Guidelines & Statement of Faith. Church Link sign up & information to by up by Feb. 1st. 4,706 hits per day average in December, usual 6-8,000 per day.
• Magazine: Will be discontinued as of December 31, 2003.
• Radio: Spanish programming was updated to CD in 2002, increased costs fully sponsored by a church. A missionary from Tonga is arranging for Guidelines to be aired in that nation.
• Newsletter: 2,021 people now receive Guidelines' newsletter by email.
• Guidelines ministry is rated 5 stars (41 out of 440 rated) by Wall Watchers. This is higher than either Focus on the Family or Billy Graham.
• The reporting from missionaries has improved and is being reviewed and documented. During 2003 it is hoped that the Church Link program will shift some of the support from Guidelines to churches.
• 2003 saw many of Guidelines' computers upgraded, with improved capabilities & fewer problems.

Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]

Guidelines, Inc uses the following to express it Statement of Faith:

We believe in:
• the verbal plenary inspiration of the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments;
• the creation of man by the direct act of God;
• the incarnation and virgin birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ;
• His identification as the Son of God;
• His vicarious atonement for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His blood on the cross;
• the resurrection of His body from the tomb;
• the literal second coming of Christ;
• His power to save men from sin;
• the new birth through the regeneration by the Holy Spirit;
• the gift of eternal life by the grace of God;
• the power of the Holy Spirit for effective Christian service

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Ministry Needs [ Back to top ]

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Research Analysis

Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]

Transparency Grade of : A
Criteria category	Grade	Other Comments
Timeliness:	100
Financial Information:	100
Foundational Clarity:
Level of Cooperation:	100

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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]

Ranking Category	Rating	Overall Rank	Educational Media Sector
Overall Efficiency Rating		66 of 348	8 of 38
Fund Acquisition Decision		66 of 348	8 of 38
Resource Allocation Decision		of 348	32 of 38
Asset Utilization Decision		of 348	32 of 38

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