The Baptist Foundation of Alabama has been approved for membership by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). ECFA approval signifies the organization has demonstrated its compliance with all of the ECFA Standards of Responsible Stewardship.
By submitting to the review and evaluation of ECFA, The Baptist Foundation of Alabama has joined with nearly 1,100 evangelical Christian nonprofit organizations committed to integrity and accountability in ministry.
“We are delighted to welcome The Baptist Foundation of Alabama into membership,” ECFA President Paul D. Nelson said. “ECFA applauds their strong desire to be above reproach in their service to build and strengthen the Body of Christ, as well as their positive testimony of excellence in ministry.”
Barry Bledsoe, president of The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, said, “This organization considers approval by ECFA an outward demonstration of our steadfast dedication to carrying out our ministry with God-honoring biblical principles.” He added, “The Baptist Foundation of Alabama is proud to be counted among those practicing accountability in the accomplishment of their mission objectives.”
The Baptist Foundation of Alabama was founded in 1940 as the trust agency for the Alabama Baptist State Convention, and it helps Baptists fund ministries from the local church to international missions to spread the gospel.
ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to evangelical Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with established standards for financial accountability, fund-raising and board governance.
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