by EPC Admin | Mar 30, 2020 | Church News, Denominational News, Emergency Relief, Ministers, Pastors, Resources, Small Church, Social Issues, Uncategorized
On March 27, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The legislation provides many benefits to individuals and churches. The purpose of this article is to provide information solely about how EPC churches may apply...
by EPC Admin | Mar 13, 2020 | Denominational News, EPC Benefits, EPC Medical Plan, Social Issues, Uncategorized
Following White House guidance, EPC Benefit Resources, Inc. (BRI) has made arrangements with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to waive the normal co-pay costs for coronavirus (COVID-19) lab tests when prescribed by a physician. The co-pay waiver applies to participants...
by EPC Admin | Mar 12, 2020 | Denominational News, Resources, Social Issues, Uncategorized
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in North America, EPC Stated Clerk Clerk Jeff Jeremiah said churches should avail themselves to the most current information and monitor how local authorities are dealing with the unfolding situation. “I am grateful...
by EPC Admin | Mar 11, 2020 | Denominational News, Uncategorized
As of February 29, Per Member Asking (PMA) contributions received by the Office of the General Assembly since the July 1 start of Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) total $1,668,492. The amount received is 4 percent higher—$64,055—than the same period in the previous fiscal year...
by EPC Admin | Mar 5, 2020 | Denominational News, General Assembly Meeting, Resources, Uncategorized
The spiral-bound, printed edition of the 2019-20 Book of Order is now available for purchase through EPC Resources. The cost per book is $8.80 plus shipping. “The 2020 Book of Order has a fresh new look, and includes all the decisions ratified by the 39th General...
by EPC Admin | Mar 2, 2020 | Church Planting, Denominational News, Ministers, Pastors, People, Uncategorized
The third episode of Case Thorp’s “Church Pivot” podcast features the Moderator of the 39th General Assembly talking with Tom Ricks, leader of the EPC Church Planting Team. In their discussion, Ricks reflects on his years in church planting and explains what it takes...
