Founded in 1949, the Christian News Association (CNA) is a nonprofit professional association of journalists who cover religion and religion-related topics in the news. Its goal is to "inspire better coverage of religion in the news media." There were 570 members in 2007. The Religion News Foundation supports the association, a private charitable foundation that gives grants to support CNA's projects. The association also offers a free online service called ReligionLink for journalists.
Besides promoting better reporting on religion in the news media, the CNA also awards annual prizes for journalism on religion, religion-related topics, and the news media. The organization's flagship award, the CNA Religion Media Awards, prizes the best religion-related articles, feature stories, and reporting in general. The CNA also awards an Excellence in Religion Writing award for the best religion-related feature stories. The award is bestowed on several publications, including the Sojourners magazine and the Christian Century magazine.
The CNA's other award, the Excellence in Religion Media Award, recognizes the best religion-related feature stories in print and online publications. The award is sponsored by the Religion News Foundation, a private foundation that grants support to CNA's media projects. Other prizes include the Excellence in Religion Writing award for the best religion-related articles in print and online publications. The award is bestowed on a variety of publications, including the Sojourners newspaper and the Christian Century magazine.
The triumvirate of a prestigious CNA award, a free ReligionLink service, and a website containing free religion-related content have helped the organization win over journalists, religious organizations, and the general public. The organization is an important part of the national media landscape. The CNA is a member of the Media Alliance, a coalition of media organizations committed to fostering cooperation and communication between members. Media companies, ministries, and government agencies are among the alliance's members. The RNA is the smallest group member, but its presence is felt.
One of the most exciting initiatives from the CNA is the Christian News Association. A Christian news site, Christian News Association features newsworthy stories from a Biblical worldview. It is the perfect mashup of educational and entertainment news for young adults and adults alike. It also boasts a Facebook page and YouTube channel. Christian News Association offers temporary free 3-minute news videos every weekday. The Christian News Association website has a slew of videos and news articles and is suitable for children of all ages. The Christian News Association website has a free e-newsletter and an e-book and offers sponsorships and aid to impoverished countries. With a little help from the CNA, Christian News Association will continue to grow. It is the most comprehensive Christian news site in the country. Religion News Magazine has named it the best site in the country. This organization has many awards and is poised to become the top faith-based news site.