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Best Christian Workplaces Best Christian Workplaces helps you identify blind spots and build a flourishing workplace culture.

The Best Christian Workplaces Institute is an international non-profit, research-based, organizational development and human resources consulting firm, headquartered in Mercer Island, Washington. We serve faith-based organizations by creating processes of discovery, facilitating organizational effectiveness, and encouraging practices that build healthy workplaces.

Your employees have a perspective on your workplace that you may not fully see.What do they value? What challenges are t...
10/20/2026

Your employees have a perspective on your workplace that you may not fully see.

What do they value? What challenges are they facing? What do they need from leadership?

We explored more than 16,000 anonymous employee comments to uncover nine themes that can help Christian leaders better understand their teams.

Discover what employees are trying to tell you.

🔗Download the FREE guide: https://hubs.la/Q04BNFt40

Healthy church cultures don't happen by accident.They begin when leaders are willing to listen, take responsibility, and...
10/19/2026

Healthy church cultures don't happen by accident.

They begin when leaders are willing to listen, take responsibility, and turn honest feedback into meaningful change.

We love seeing conversations like this that encourage church leaders to build workplaces where both people and ministry can flourish.

A great conversation from our board member Danny de Armas and Care for Pastors! 👏

What if the best idea in your ministry isn’t the one that comes from the person at the top?
In Part 2 of Robby Bolden’s conversation with Danny de Armas, Senior Executive Pastor of First Orlando, they tackle some of the biggest challenges facing ministry teams today: unhealthy leadership habits, difficult staffing decisions, building trust, and creating a culture where people thrive.
Danny shares why ministry leaders should be value-driven rather than policy-driven, how shared ownership strengthens a team, and why pastors need safe spaces for their own spiritual care.
One statement from this episode says it all:
"We don’t do things because the person with the most authority wants us to do them. We do them because they’re the best idea."
Whether you lead a church, serve on a ministry team, or simply care about healthy leadership, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and honest encouragement.

🎧 Listen now and discover how flourishing ministry cultures are built.
Link in the comments/bio.

10/19/2026

Can your organization value both excellence AND innovation?

Innovation is rarely excellent on the first try. It takes experimentation, mistakes, and a willingness to learn.

On Called to Flourish, Giselle Jenkins shares why leaders must look beyond what their organization says it values and consider what their culture actually rewards.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://hubs.la/Q04BDCwg0

A flourishing workplace grows when people know their contributions are seen.Look for an opportunity to give credit freel...
10/16/2026

A flourishing workplace grows when people know their contributions are seen.

Look for an opportunity to give credit freely. Name someone’s effort, share their idea, or thank them for the way they serve.

“Take the lead in honoring one another.” - Romans 12:10 (CSB)

What do employees wish leaders understood about their day-to-day experiences at work?Explore nine themes drawn from more...
10/15/2026

What do employees wish leaders understood about their day-to-day experiences at work?

Explore nine themes drawn from more than 16,000 anonymous comments in The Anonymous Employee.

This guide offers leaders a clearer picture of what employees value, find difficult, and need to stay.

⬇️Download the guide: https://hubs.la/Q04zR_kc0

10/14/2026

Congratulations to these rescue missions recognized as 2026 Certified Best Christian Workplaces! 🎉

Thank you for cultivating workplaces where your people can flourish as they faithfully serve their communities and advance God’s Kingdom.

Join us in celebrating these remarkable organizations!
Bay Area Rescue Mission
Fairhaven Rescue Mission Inc.
John 3:16 Mission
Visalia Rescue Mission
Wheeler Mission

Over 16,000 employee comments revealed that when people feel known, supported, and valued, they are more likely to stay ...
10/13/2026

Over 16,000 employee comments revealed that when people feel known, supported, and valued, they are more likely to stay connected to one another and to the mission.

Healthy workplace cultures are built through everyday moments of care.

This week, try one simple practice: ask about life beyond work, remember what matters to someone, and follow up later.

⬇️Download The Anonymous Employee: https://hubs.la/Q04zR-dz0

How can leaders help their teams move from uncertainty to ownership when a big decision is made?Start by listening to th...
10/12/2026

How can leaders help their teams move from uncertainty to ownership when a big decision is made?

Start by listening to the people affected. Be clear about who’s providing input and who owns the final decision. Then explain the reasoning, next steps, and where people can ask questions.

➡️Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q04zRZJt0

Your employees may care deeply about the mission and still have things they are struggling to say.The Anonymous Employee...
10/08/2026

Your employees may care deeply about the mission and still have things they are struggling to say.

The Anonymous Employee shares nine recurring messages from more than 16,000 anonymous employee comments across Christian-led workplaces, helping leaders better understand what employees value, what they find difficult, and what helps them stay.

➡️Download the free guide: https://hubs.la/Q04zDnVH0

10/08/2026

Congratulations to these 2026 Certified Best Christian Workplaces in the church sector.

Join us in celebrating each church for its commitment to creating a healthy workplace for the people behind the ministry.

Christ Community Chapel
CityChurch San Antonio
Compass Christian Church
First Pres Colorado Springs
Port City Community Church
Redeemer Lincoln Square
Stonecreek Church
Trinity Fellowship Church

➡️Check out other churches that certified in 2026: https://hubs.la/Q04zwY-j0

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