The Evangelical Press Association unveiled its new website at the organization's annual business meeting May 3, in Nashville. The new address is www.evangelicalpress.com. Information about winners of this year's contest is available here:

http://www.evangelicalpress.com/2013-awards-2/

The Evangelical Press Association board of directors is pleased to announce that longtime EPA member and former board member D'Arcy Maher has been chosen to serve the organization as executive director.

"After a thorough search process and interviews of several qualified candidates, the EPA board feels fortunate to welcome such an ideal person to lead the association 'for such a time as this,' " said Dean Ridings, EPA president. "D'Arcy is 'one of us'-she has benefited from and contributed to the association through the years; she has a heart for God, a heart for our mission, and certainly a heart for our members as well."

If you'd like to join EPA, you can apply on-line. Apply for:

• Publication membership: Open to magazines, newspapers and newsletters (printed periodicals) and electronic publications (e-zines, blogs, content-rich Web sites, etc.)
• Business affiliate membership: For businesses and ministries that work with the Christian periodical publishing industry
• Associate membership: For individuals who work with the Christian periodical publishing industry

Trouble with the on-line application process? Download an EPA Membership Application to print and mail.

For more information, read about:

• Membership benefits
• Membershp categories
• Our doctrinal statement
• Our code of ethics
• Our history

The Evangelical Press Association is a professional association of some 300 Christian magazines, newsletters, newspapers and content-rich websites from throughout North America. EPA's purpose is “to strengthen evangelical periodicals through inspiration, instruction, and networking.” A key member benefit is the annual conference, which brings together leaders in the industry for a time of training, networking and encouragement.

OUR CORE PURPOSE
The purpose of the Evangelical Press Association is to strengthen evangelical periodicals through inspiration, instruction, and networking.

OUR CORE VALUES
We are committed to the following values:

• Faith - We are committed to advancing the work and witness of Jesus Christ through biblical truth, which informs and permeates everything we do.
• Excellence - We aspire to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and authenticity in our viewpoint.
• Credibility - We strive for accuracy, context, and credibility in our publications to earn the trust of our readers and the approval of God.
• Community - We express our collegiality by encouraging each other through competition, recognition, and networking.
• Education - We will provide the very best resources to enhance our competency and effectiveness.

OUR CORE MISSION

The Evangelical Press Association exists to provide inspiration, instruction, and networking to strengthen evangelical periodicals.

OUR CORE VISION

The vision of the Evangelical Press Association is to see an engaged community of members whose continued pursuit of excellence builds the kingdom of God.

Trying to find your place in this world? Here's a quick guide to EPA membership categories.

The Evangelical Press Association was formed for professional stimulation and for fellowship, and not to police the activities of its members. Nevertheless, we have a code of ethics and ask all members to agree to these standards as a framework for their ethical practice.

As a service to the membership, EPA has developed the following guidelines for editor/writer relationships.