ECFA Member Compliance Concern
About ECFA Member Compliance
ECFA certifies churches and ministries that have voluntarily committed to compliance with these standards.
ECFA carefully considers each concern submitted and is committed to working with its members to ensure ongoing compliance with the standards.
Read more about ECFA's role and compliance FAQs.
What Is ECFA's Process After a Concern Has Been Submitted?
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- ECFA receives and reviews compliance form.
- An ECFA Compliance Team Member may contact you for more information to evaluate the concern.
- If ECFA staff believes there may be questions regarding the member’s compliance with the standards, staff will contact the member and attempt to resolve any questions or concerns.
- If ECFA staff believes there may be a serious concern of non-compliance with the standards, ECFA may open a formal compliance review process. This includes notifying the member of the open compliance review and seeking a formal response, including any relevant documentation.
- If ECFA staff believes there may be a serious concern of non-compliance with the standards and the concern remains unresolved through the compliance review process, ECFA staff will report the matter to the ECFA board for resolution. According to the ECFA Bylaws, the board will determine whether the member under review is in compliance with the standards or take action to suspend or terminate membership.
- As a demonstration of ECFA’s commitment to transparency and accountability, all resignations, suspensions, or terminations of membership while under compliance review will be posted on ECFA’s website for two years after the change in membership status.
Concern Submission Form
Please complete all information in the fields below to assist in ECFA's review of your concern regarding a member’s compliance with the standards.