Eight NRB members were honored in the Best Christian Workplaces (BCW) recognition of 241 faith-based organizations and Christian-owned businesses as Certified Best Christian Workplaces in 2022.
The following NRB members received the award:
- Christian Care Ministry
- Colorado Christian University
- Family Life Communications
- Focus on the Family Canada
- Jewish Voice Ministries International
- Joni and Friends
- The Moody Church
- The Urban Alternative
Joni Eareckson Tada, CEO and founder of Joni and Friends, commented of the recognition:
“Culture means a great deal to us at Joni and Friends, and it’s why we value employee response to the Best Christian Workplace survey. We strive to help our teams feel well-equipped, resourced, and supported to do their jobs well, and the CBCW survey provides great employee input so we can make good, solid decisions. Plus, I love that our Joni and Friends teams feel motivated, and engaged and that they have a voice in helping to shape the ministry goals of our organization!”
Laura Gardner, Joni and Friends president and chief operating officer, said:
“Joni and Friends has a God-sized vision: a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. To fulfill this vision, we are truly blessed with employees that have a heart for Christ and those living with disabilities around the world. Our employees and their commitment to a Christ-centered culture make Joni and Friends a Best Christian Workplace.”
Philip Miller, senior pastor of Moody Church, commented:
“We believe that healthy ministry flows from a healthy team. The tools Best Christian Workplaces provides have enabled us to become better listeners and more intentional in cultivating our staff culture. We’re grateful for the ways that God is growing us as a church, not just in the ministry we are doing, but in the team that we are becoming.”
Rick Garris, assistant vice president of Human Resources at Colorado Christian University, said:
“We are thrilled to once again receive this honor from the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. This designation recognizes the healthy culture and environment our leaders and employees have worked diligently to create. Even in a post-COVID environment, our team at CCU has banded together to overcome challenges from the pandemic and continues to provide an exceptional learning environment for more than 9,000 students, both in person and online.”
Tony Evans, founder and president of The Urban Alternative, commented:
“We are honored to be certified as the Best Christian Workplace. Our team works diligently to contribute their best to The Urban Alternative and it is a privilege for their efforts to be recognized in such high regard. It is our goal to transform lives. To accomplish this, our focus is on establishing a safe work environment, providing ongoing training and support and working together as a high-performing team that is committed to the Kingdom Agenda.”
NRB commends these members for leading the way in outstanding Christian organizational leadership!
