A press release, published by the International Business Times, reports…
“The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) announced today the accreditation of Mercy Ministries of America of Nashville, TN, an organisation committed to transforming lives of generations searching for truth and wholeness.
Mercy Ministries of America, www.mercyministries.com joins a growing number of churches and evangelical organisations across America, representing more than $18 billion in annual revenue, that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.
“We are pleased to include in our membership a ministry committed to providing hope and healing to young women seeking freedom from life-controlling problems,” said Dan Busby, acting president of ECFA.
Founded by Nancy Alcorn in 1983, Mercy Ministries of America exists to provide opportunities for young women to experience God’s unconditional love, forgiveness, and life-transforming power. Mercy Ministries is dedicated to providing care for young women suffering the effects of eating disorders, self-harm, abuse, addiction,depression, unplanned pregnancies and other life-controlling issues.
ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian non-profit 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. “
