For Immediate Release: December 12, 2007

Bridges For Peace named a “Shining Light”
by MinistryWatch.com

SPECIAL FEATURE

Jim Solberg
BFP USA Natl. Dir.
BFP Shining Light Award

These ministries are the “best of the best,”
says MinistryWatch.com founder Rusty Leonard

Tulsa, Okla.--MinistryWatch.com has named Tulsa-based Bridges For Peace one of 30 “Shining Light” Christian ministries for 2007.

MinistryWatch.com compiles the annual list of 30 ministries from the nearly 500 ministries for which it has financial and other information. Those ministries on the list have demonstrated outstanding effectiveness and efficiency in their ministry and financial operations.

“Bridges For Peace is truly one of the ‘best of the best,’” said Rusty Leonard, founder of MinistryWatch.com. “At a time when Sen. Charles Grassley is calling on some of the worst organizations to live up to their minimum responsibilities of financial self-disclosure, we are pleased to recognize Bridges For Peace as a ministry that goes well beyond the minimum. The staff and supporters of Bridges For Peace can be justifiably proud of their fine organization.”

MinistryWatch.com makes its annual selections based on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, said Rod Pitzer, Managing Director of Research for MinistryWatch.com. “Making the selection is challenging, given the selfless work so many fine ministries do,” Pitzer said. But he added that these ministries were truly “exemplary” in the following categories:

They have a legitimate non-profit ministry and purpose.
They treat donors fairly by earning a Transparency Grade of “A” from MinistryWatch.com
They are unashamed of being identified as an evangelical Christian ministry.
MinistryWatch.com knows of no issue that would be of concern to donors.

A complete list of the 30 “Shining Light” ministries is attached.

“Bridges for Peace is deeply honored by this recognition. For over 30 years we have sought to partner with our donors by being excellent stewards of their gifts.”

Bridges for Peace is a Jerusalem-based, Bible-believing Christian organization supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews worldwide through education and practical deeds expressing God’s love and mercy.

MinistryWatch.com is a donor advocate, with the mission of helping Christian donors make more informed and effective giving decisions. The organization’s MinistryWatch.com website contains detailed financial and worldview information for nearly 500 of the largest Christian ministries in the country. The site is viewed by more than 30,000 unique visitors each month, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the New York Times, the major television and radio networks, and scores of local and Christian media outlets.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

MinistryWatch.com: Warren Smith – 800-930-6949 x 711
Bridges For Peace: Rev. Jim Solberg, USA National Director
1-800-566-1998

Note to Editors: Rusty Leonard and Rod Pitzer from MinistryWatch.com are both available for interviews. Jim Solberg from Bridges For Peace is also available for interviews.

The 2007 list of Shining Light Ministries

Following is a list, in alphabetical order, of the 2007 Shining Light ministries, as chosen by MinistryWatch.com

Ameritribes AnGeL Ministries Answers in Genesis Awana Clubs International Bethany Christian Services Bridges for Peace Care Net Child Evangelism Fellowship Children’s Hunger Fund Christian Legal Society Compassion International Crown Financial Ministries EvanTell Fellowship International Mission International Aid

JAARS Medical Teams International Military Community Youth Ministries Moms In Touch International New Tribes Mission Prison Fellowship Ministries Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Scripture Union USA Stand to Reason Truth for Life Turkish World Outreach The Voice of the Martyrs Wycliffe Bible Translators Young Life