About Us

GOOD NEWS Associates is a Christian, nonprofit, ministry organization supporting individuals who are called to non-institutional ministries—faithfulness beyond the confines of churches, denominations, service or educational organizations, and most non-profits.

Faithfulness to the Spirit’s leading doesn’t always match the slots that life provides. Through our tumultuous times, God seems to be raising up a wonderful assortment of gifts and ministries that don’t fit into regular institutional positions. People find themselves called into efforts for which there is no job posting or paycheck.

GOOD NEWS Associates understands this challenge and helps support people in the fields of writing, speaking, teaching, art, music, drama, dance, spiritual direction, contemplative prayer, and varieties of service.

GOOD NEWS Associates walks with individuals as they are guided by the Spirit of God, liberating them to be obedient to the unfolding shape of their unique giftedness and calls. The organization also offers professional identity, ministry infrastructure, networking and synergy, discernment and accountability.

Associates are the heart of the organization. Through GOOD NEWS Associates, they are financially supported by a combination of donations and ministry related income. Associates collaborate in both the privileges and responsibilities of the organization.

GOOD NEWS Associates began under the vision and leadership of Jan Wood, and incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization in October 1998. The current Executive Director is Christine Betz Hall. Board members include Marge Abbott, Katie Buckley, Noah Merrill, Lynn Mills, Julie Peyton, Jonathan Vogel-Borne (President), Lorraine Watson, and Becky Wood.