NEWS
Dr. Sam Goebel conducted a Regional Conference in Seoul, South Korea in November. Attending were Dr. Goebel along with Rev. Hae Youg Ha, (High School Campus Ministries), Rev. Kap Phil-Choi (Local Church Ministry), Rev. Ah Sook Oh, (21st Century Mission and Musical Ministries), Rev. Kwang Soon Kim (Local Church Ministry) and Rev. Ouk Sub Lee, (University Campus Ministries.)
Dr. Goebel encouraged those in attendance not to lose heart
and to understand that with God small ministries are often great in His
sight. Dr. Goebel said, “We had a
wonderful time of sharing, fellowship and good food as we gathered around the
Word of God.” We need to remember to
pray for this great Christian nation, asking God to rekindle the 1907 revival
and open the door to peaceful reunification with North Korea. Pray also for our members in South Korea
that God will prosper them in their ministries and see many come to Christ.
The Alliance Defense Fund Announces Program of Free Legal Advice and Guidlines to Churches and Pastors Regarding Political CampaigningThe program is intended to counter ACLU’s efforts to censor churches
To this end, they have prepared a free guide summarizing the various activities that are allowed under the Internal Revenue Code and the Federal Election Campaign Act.
You may view these guidlines and other information at The Alliance Defense fund website at www.alliancedefensefund.org.
This year's credentials were mailed on December 7, 2007. The 2008 Ministerial Credentials packets were sent First Class mail through the U. S. Post Office on Friday, December 7. 2007. (Credentials are not sent to those whose membership is not in good standing. If you did not receive your 2008 Ministerial Credentials, please contact our office by phone at 1-888-855-6060.
The Ministerial Credential packet contained the following documents:
2008 Ministerial Credentials
$125.00 Invoice for your 2008 Annual Membership Dues. This amount is due on January 1 and a $35.00 late fee will be applied to all member’s accounts who have not made payment or arranged for partial payment by June 30. Payments may be sent by mail or they may be paid online using a U.S. Bank Routing Number and Checking/Savings Account number.
2007 Annual Ministerial Report This form must be completed in full and submitted to the ECA by April 1 in order to be in good standing with the ECA. Instructions for completing the form include a description of how the form may be completed online. Click Here for 2007 Ministerial Report.
Military Chaplains who are Active Duty will find an invoice for their $125.00 Active Duty Chaplain Fee. All of ECA’s members are encouraged to submit their payments and reports within the time frame indicated in order to prevent additional notifications and costly follow up.EVENTS
April 1, 2008 Members 2007 Annual Ministerial Report is Due This form must be completed in full and submitted to the ECA by April 1 in order to be in good standing with the ECA. Instructions for completing the form include a description of how the form may be completed online. Click Here for 2007 Ministerial Report. Members will also find instructions for completing previous Annual Ministerial Reports if they have neglected to do so.
May 7, 2008 Canadian Conference, Toronto, ON
Located at Tyndale University College and Seminary, 25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, ON Canada M2M 4B3.
More information regarding speakers and schedules will follow as it develops.
July 22-24, 2008 - Annual Conference
Make your plans for a family vacation and conference in Branson, Missouri - at one of the Nation’s top vacation sites, with some of the most renowned ministry leaders.
October 11, 2008, Ohio Regional Conference, Akron/Canton, OH
October 14, 2008, Georgia Regional Meeting, Atlanta, GA
October 18, 2008, Virginia/North Carolina Regional Conference, Virginia Beach, VA
MEMBER NEWS
11 Men Baptized in Federal Prison
ECA Federal
Prison Chaplain, Rev. Phil Harden of
Retrospectively, I am not ready to advocate that we use guns as a means of evangelism, but I do affirm that God can work even in the worst of situations to bring people to himself. Also, the testimonies tell us that there are many strong, Christian men living inside our prisons. It also challenges us all to live in such a manner that our lives would attract others to Jesus--even those who may seem to be the most unlikely candidates for the Gospel. Please keep praying for the brothers who are 'living really free' on the inside.
Rev., Dr. Charles Eisenberg's The Book of Daniel, A Well Kept Secret Republished
Xulon Press in Longwood Florida has just released a long-time favorite, The Book of Daniel, A Well Kept Secret. Josh McDowell endorsed the book with these comments, "There are few men that I know that have a greater grasp of the Scriptures than Dr. Charles Eisenberg. In this unusual and innovative study of the Book of Daniel, he gets to the heart of Messianic prophecy found in Daniel 9:25-26. If you are sincerely seeking the truth concerning the Messiah, you can find Him within the covers of this book. I highly recommend. it."
Please pray for the distribution of this work and also pray for the annual God, The Jew and You Conference which wil be held July 13-20, 2008, at the Bay Ridge Christian Center and Park Slope Church, both in Brooklyn, NY.
