The Evangelical Press Association is a professional association serving the Christian periodical publishing industry. Its members produce some 300 periodical titles with a combined circulation of over 20 million. EPA is a religious and educational non-profit corporation under the laws of the state of California. It is managed by an executive director, who is responsible to a board of six directors. The following statement of purpose was adopted at the founding meeting of the association in 1948:
- The EPA seeks 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.
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