July 18, 2011
Luther Rice Seminary & University Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization
LITHONIA, GA – The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) announced today the accreditation of Luther Rice Seminary & University of Lithonia, GA.
ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.
Luther Rice Seminary & University joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 35 million donors 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 theological education for Christian ministers and leaders around the world,” said Dan Busby, president of ECFA.
Founded in 1962, Luther Rice Seminary & University (www.lru.edu) affirms the Bible as the inerrant and infallible Word of God and teaches all programs from a biblical worldview. The institution maintains that providing a theological foundation consistent with its doctrinal statement will equip the student to carry out ministry around the world. Luther Rice Seminary & University provides undergraduate and graduate degrees.
To learn more Luther Rice Seminary & University and their stewardship opportunities, visit ServantMatch®, ECFA’s program that matches God’s servants with the stewardship options of ECFA members based on ministry sectors and categories. It is ECFA’s newest online feature that allows you to quickly and easily find giving opportunities
ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising 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.
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