Association of Christian Journalists
Association of Christian Journalists (ACJ) is a professional,
interdenominational organization representing about 80 Christian
newspapers and journals from many countries and regions (Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Finland, and America.) Its
interdenominational character is determined not only by the fact that
journalists of any Christian denomination may become its members. It
is—first and foremost—determined by the obligation taken by its members
to carry on their journalist activity in such a way that the honor and
dignity of brothers and sisters of other Christian denominations is not
offended. Their motto: "Unity in the essentials, difference of mind in
peripherals, love in everything." For more information: www.acj.ru/eng/CBA
Formerly the Christian Booksellers Association, CBA is the U.S.-based trade association for
Christian retailers and suppliers. Its
mission is "To serve Jesus Christ by equipping those called to share the Good News and make disciples through Christian retail excellence." CBA represents Christian retailers in all 50 states, and partners with its sister organization, ChristianTrade Association International, to also serve Christian retailers and suppliers around the world. CBA publishes a weekly electronic brief and a monthly magazine as well as industry research. It also organizes the world's largest International Christian Retail Show, held in the USA each July. For more information: www.cbaonline.org ChristianTrade Association International
ChristianTrade Association International (CTAI) is a worldwide association of
nations, companies, and individuals committed to fulfilling the Great
Commission through the distribution of Christian resources. CTAI's
vision is to see excellent Christian resources impact the lives of
people everywhere. Its mission is to support the Christian resource
industry worldwide as it advances the Gospel. The association includes
16 member nations. Conventions are held annually in the U.S. and in Asia, with additional events planned in Africa, Europe, and South America. CTAI publishes an annual directory of the
international Christian trade, the International Market Directory (IMD) which lists 1,000 publishers, distributors, and wholesalers (CTAI members) in more than 60 countries. Free
downloads and articles to help grow Christian trade outreach are also
available on CTAI's Web site. For more information: www.christiantrade.com.Cuvinte la Schimb (Words Exchange)
Cuvinte la Schimb (Words Exchange) is a group of evangelical Romanian
poets and writers who desire to bring a Christian influence to bear on
Romanian literary culture. The group has produced two anthologies of
poetry by members. They also publish an electronic magazine available
on their Web site or by subscription. Although the group maintains member contact through their Web site and by e-mail, they have held two national conferences. For more information:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group.cuvintelaschimbEvangelical Press Association
The Evangelical Press Association (EPA) is an association of some 375
periodicals, organizations, and individual members. Its publications
have a combined circulation of some 19 million readers. EPA's purpose
is to promote the cause of evangelical Christianity and to enhance the
influence of Christian journalism by: providing Christian fellowship
among members of the association; rendering practical assistance;
stimulating mutual helpfulness among members; encouraging high ethical
and technical standards in the field of Christian journalism; and
suggesting concerted and timely emphasis on important issues. For more
information: www.epassoc.orgEvangelical Christian Publishers Association
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an
international, not-for-profit, trade organization serving its industry
by promoting excellence and professionalism, sharing relevant data,
stimulating Christian fellowship, raising the effectiveness of member
houses, and equipping them to meet the needs of the changing
marketplace. For more information: www.ecpa.orgGegrapha
Gegrapha was formed in1998 in Washington, D.C. at the initiative of
David Aikman, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and
former foreign correspondent for Time Magazine. Its purpose is
three-fold: to build a global community of Christians in journalism,
support those already in the profession and encourage younger
Christians to enter it as a career; to model excellence, integrity, and
the highest ethical standards; and to encourage journalists to explore
all of the possibilities of making the profession a vehicle for truth
and God's grace to a skeptical world. Gegrapha is a non-profit,
non-partisan, non-sectarian association affiliated with the Ethics and
Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., a nonprofit organization. For
more information: www.gegrapha.orgMedia Point
Founded in 1995, Media Point (MP) is a secular, professional institute
and a network of media professionals based in Kathmandu, Nepal. MP
seeks to develop human resources in the media sector by imparting
quality training, helping organizations design and launch effective
promotional activities, and assisting media and other sectors with
services, including editing, translation, and compiling press
clippings. For more information: www.mediapoint.org.np/introduction.html