Affiliations and Memberships
Independent and Non-Denominational
Every Child Ministries is independent, not controlled by another group. ECM is non-denominational, not tied to any church group, but an arm of the church universal, able and desiring to serve all who believe the Bible is the Word of God and Jesus Christ is the Son of God and only Savior. ECM is governed by its Board of Directors.
Every Child Ministries is independent, not controlled by another group. ECM is non-denominational, not tied to any church group, but an arm of the church universal, able and desiring to serve all who believe the Bible is the Word of God and Jesus Christ is the Son of God and only Savior. ECM is governed by its Board of Directors.
ECFA
Every Child Ministries has been a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) since 1987, demonstrating its commitment to financial accountability by submitting to its rigorous scrutiny. We have voluntarily chosen to submit to their high standards in our operations and procedures, ensuring the public that ECM, as stewards of God's resources, is using all donations wisely. Membership requirements include a full audit every year.
Every Child Ministries has been a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) since 1987, demonstrating its commitment to financial accountability by submitting to its rigorous scrutiny. We have voluntarily chosen to submit to their high standards in our operations and procedures, ensuring the public that ECM, as stewards of God's resources, is using all donations wisely. Membership requirements include a full audit every year.
Guidestar/Candid
Guidestar (Candid) is an oversight organization to which Every Child Ministries provides financial information and other items like goals, strategies, and capabilities. ECM is pleased to continue to participate in Candid's goal to provide transparency for the giving public, and we are proud to continue to be awarded Candid's Gold Seal of Transparency.
Guidestar (Candid) is an oversight organization to which Every Child Ministries provides financial information and other items like goals, strategies, and capabilities. ECM is pleased to continue to participate in Candid's goal to provide transparency for the giving public, and we are proud to continue to be awarded Candid's Gold Seal of Transparency.
Great NonProfits
Donor and other partner reviews have garnered ECM a Top Rated NonProfit by Great NonProfits. This rating reflects our stewardship and communication with our donors and partners. ECM is pleased to be awarded the Great NonProfits 2022 Top-Rated NonProfit seal.
Donor and other partner reviews have garnered ECM a Top Rated NonProfit by Great NonProfits. This rating reflects our stewardship and communication with our donors and partners. ECM is pleased to be awarded the Great NonProfits 2022 Top-Rated NonProfit seal.
Other Affiliations and Memberships
STEER
Every Child Ministries partners with STEER to offer farmers a practical way to contribute to missions by raising an animal or a crop for missions. By ECM's involvement with STEER, we also seek to stir missions interest among agriculturalists.
Moody Bible Institute
Every Child Ministries has had an on-campus exhibit presence for many years at Moody and in recent years has been represented at the Moody Missions Conference each Fall. Both John and Lorella Rouster have taught workshops on the Importance of Children, Child Slavery, Slavery in the Bible, etc.
Christian Leadership Alliance
ECM Leadership and staff have benefited from its alliance with CLA since 2015. Training, workshops, classes, and major conferences have enabled staff to maintain credentials and grow their leadership skills.
Harvest Hosts
ECM is part of the Harvest Host program. RV'ers can stop overnight at our Hebron, Indiana office on the way to their final destination. Rv'ers can purchase something from our Marketplace or give a donation. It's another way for ECM to keep helping the kids that need us and get the gospel to as many as we can!
STEER
Every Child Ministries partners with STEER to offer farmers a practical way to contribute to missions by raising an animal or a crop for missions. By ECM's involvement with STEER, we also seek to stir missions interest among agriculturalists.
Moody Bible Institute
Every Child Ministries has had an on-campus exhibit presence for many years at Moody and in recent years has been represented at the Moody Missions Conference each Fall. Both John and Lorella Rouster have taught workshops on the Importance of Children, Child Slavery, Slavery in the Bible, etc.
Christian Leadership Alliance
ECM Leadership and staff have benefited from its alliance with CLA since 2015. Training, workshops, classes, and major conferences have enabled staff to maintain credentials and grow their leadership skills.
Harvest Hosts
ECM is part of the Harvest Host program. RV'ers can stop overnight at our Hebron, Indiana office on the way to their final destination. Rv'ers can purchase something from our Marketplace or give a donation. It's another way for ECM to keep helping the kids that need us and get the gospel to as many as we can!