Transparency of Joyce Meyer Ministries Confirmed by Senator Grassley

ST. LOUIS, MO, Jul 11 (MARKET WIRE) --
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the ranking member of the U.S.
Senate Committee on Finance, has confirmed in a July 7, 2008 release
that, "Joyce Meyer Ministries provided extensive answers to all
questions," in response to a November 6, 2007 letter of inquiry.

In this most recent release, Senator Grassley's office confirmed that
Joyce Meyer Ministries has "...engaged in open and honest dialogue with
committee staff. They have not only provided responses to every question,
but, in the spirit of true cooperation, also have provided information
over and above what was requested."

Last year Senator Grassley submitted a standardized list of questions
requesting further information to the leadership of Joyce Meyer Ministries
and several other ministries.

As a demonstration of the ministry's respect for the democratic process
and our long-standing commitment to fiscal responsibility, all requested
documents were released to Senator Grassley's office without hesitation
before the requested date. Since then, Joyce Meyer Ministries has found
the senator's staff to be thorough and committed to the review.

For over twenty years, Joyce Meyer Ministries has operated with the
highest standards of excellence and integrity, and we are committed to
being good stewards over the funds entrusted to this ministry by our
partners and friends. In 2007, 83 percent of total expenses were spent on
outreaches and programs directed toward reaching people with the Gospel
of Jesus Christ and meeting the physical needs of the poor and needy
worldwide.

"Transparency has been and will continue to be a standard of this
ministry," said Joyce Meyer. "We hold a deep commitment to our ministry
partners and friends, and this is why we have a tradition of going above
and beyond what is required by law. We are committed to the truth and to
our purpose."

Although the inquiry has included the ministry in a cloud of unwarranted
and often cynical inaccuracy, the ministry welcomed Senator Grassley's
inquiry and supports his goal of general oversight of nonprofit,
charitable operations. Each year, Joyce Meyer Ministries voluntarily
undergoes an independent financial and legal audit to ensure its goals of
accountability and excellence.

Delanie Trusty, CFO for Joyce Meyer Ministries, states, "As our ministry
grows, we continually examine how we can most efficiently serve and
minister to people. We embraced this opportunity to examine in detail the
daily operations of the ministry, and we have reconfirmed our commitment
to the high standards we hold ourselves to."

The Joyce Meyer Ministries 2007 Annual Report is available online at
www.joycemeyer.org/annualreport. Annual reports from previous years are
also available.

Contact Info

mediacontact@joycemeyer.org

Joyce Meyer Ministries is an international nonprofit organization that
focuses on reaching people through media -- with a potential audience of 3
billion people. In addition, Joyce Meyer Ministries provides millions of
meals to people every year as well as supports and operates major medical
outreaches in remote areas, operates and fully supports 49 children's
homes worldwide and provides other humanitarian and disaster relief
around the world. For more information, please visit www.joycemeyer.org.

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