Christian Leadership Alliance

Balancing Life's Demands

Price: $12.50
Member Price: $10.00

See more …


In which Season does your ministry raise the most financial resources each year?

Take the poll

The 2006 Best Christian Places to Work!

Emily Odegard | Outcomes, Mar/Apr 2006

Do you believe Christian workplaces can be the best, most effective places to work in the world? Well … catch the vision.

This year, more than 10,600 employees provided honest, insightful feedback to their managers, supervisors and executive boards. Of the 93 participating organizations, 40 rose to the top and were recognized at Christian Management Association's annual conference, CMA Colorado 2006, held in Denver in March 2006.

So, what makes the Best Christian Places to Work great? Statistical research indicates that greatness lies in a delicate balance of character, competence, compassion, compensation and commitment (The Five Cs) … all firmly rooted in Christ. Ultimately, it is he who holds all things together, it is to him we give all glory, and it is for him we press on toward the goal.

The following comments were in response to an open-ended survey question, asking employees, "What are the specific things about your organization that make it a great workplace?" Repeatedly, employees describe what the Best Christian Workplaces Institute has dubbed "The Five Cs," those things that cause them to rise above the rest.

Character

Employees consistently say character of leadership sets their organization apart. "Demonstrated through open and honest communication, integrity in speech and action, and exemplified in leading with a servant's heart, character is indeed difficult to measure," says Al Lopus, President of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. "Nonetheless, employees reveal that character is the top priority of great leadership."  Let's hear what employees have to say about it.

"Upper management is a living example of servant leadership," claims one Phoenix Seminary employee. "They are men and women of true integrity with compassionate hearts who are dedicated to serving the Lord." A pleased employee at Daystar acknowledges a true love for the Lord in those he works with, and boasts of "the integrity of our leadership: they are above reproach. Their goals are to reach souls all over the world for Christ and not to lift up Daystar … "

In addition to integrity and humility, demonstration of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, and open and honest dealings with organizational initiatives are indicators of outstanding character, as described by employees. One EQUIP employee gives thanks for "empowering Christian executives who model servant-leadership and a highly qualified staff that understands and practices teamwork. The fruit of the Spirit is seen everywhere … "