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Amor Ministries Recognized as Best Christian Place to Work
March 20, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Alon Banks, Director of Development, alonb@amor.org, 619.247.4828
Seattle, WA - March 16, 2006 - Amor Ministries has taken top honors in the Best Christian Places to Work in the United States survey.
Amor Ministries, founded in 1980 by Scott and Gayla Congdon, is a non-profit organization that works in the border cities of Mexico. Amor strives to provide education and mission experiences that change people, eradicate spiritual and physical poverty, and impact the future of the church. This happens through a number of different programs, which support the families in Mexico, including house building, a back-to-school program, house sponsorship opportunities, and a food bank.
The survey, administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), involved more than 10,600 employees in 93 organizations across the United States to identify great workplaces with a Christian mission and/or values. The top 40 survey finalists are published in the April issue of Christianity Today magazine. The 4th annual award ceremony was held on March 15 at the Christian Management Associations convention in Denver, Colorado. High employee response rates are required to ensure the survey results are statistically significant.
Based on the survey, the Best Christian Places to Work in the United States are experiencing strong growth, low employee turnover and high levels of trust between employees and management. "Our research indicates leaders in these organizations demonstrate high levels character, competence and compassion, while employees show high levels of commitment" said Al Lopus, president of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. "We have come to see this survey is a leading indicator of future success for these finalists because of the high levels of organizational health and effectiveness," says Lopus.
The Best Christian Workplaces Institute has surveyed more than 40,000 employees across North America in three years. BCWI is a research based organizational and human resources consulting firm based in Mercer Island, Washington.
"It is a thrill and an honor to have Amor Ministries recognized as one of the top Christian places to work! We strive to empower our employees to be highly successful, and I am incredibly proud of each individual that works to make Amor an exciting, dedicated, and fun place to serve," shares co-founder and CEO, Scott Congdon.
The survey poses questions to employees around six major categories: attraction and retention, motivation and commitment, empowerment and relationships, rewards and benefits, growth and development, and Christian values. An independent panel of judges weighted the employee scores, the employee survey participation rates and profiles in order to select the finalists.
Amor Ministries Website: http://www.amor.org/
Christianity Today website: http://ChristianityToday.com/ctmag/
For more information about the survey log on to http://www.bcwinstitute.com or contact Al Lopus, (206) 230-8111 or alopus@bcwinstitute.com.
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Best Christian Workplaces Institute's purpose is to serve faith-based organizations by creating processes of discovery, facilitating organizational and leadership alignment, and encouraging practices that build healthy, effective workplaces.
To schedule an interview on this press release, contact Alon Banks at (619) 247.4828.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Alon Banks, Director of Development, alonb@amor.org, 619.247.4828
Seattle, WA - March 16, 2006 - Amor Ministries has taken top honors in the Best Christian Places to Work in the United States survey.
Amor Ministries, founded in 1980 by Scott and Gayla Congdon, is a non-profit organization that works in the border cities of Mexico. Amor strives to provide education and mission experiences that change people, eradicate spiritual and physical poverty, and impact the future of the church. This happens through a number of different programs, which support the families in Mexico, including house building, a back-to-school program, house sponsorship opportunities, and a food bank.
The survey, administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), involved more than 10,600 employees in 93 organizations across the United States to identify great workplaces with a Christian mission and/or values. The top 40 survey finalists are published in the April issue of Christianity Today magazine. The 4th annual award ceremony was held on March 15 at the Christian Management Associations convention in Denver, Colorado. High employee response rates are required to ensure the survey results are statistically significant.
Based on the survey, the Best Christian Places to Work in the United States are experiencing strong growth, low employee turnover and high levels of trust between employees and management. "Our research indicates leaders in these organizations demonstrate high levels character, competence and compassion, while employees show high levels of commitment" said Al Lopus, president of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. "We have come to see this survey is a leading indicator of future success for these finalists because of the high levels of organizational health and effectiveness," says Lopus.
The Best Christian Workplaces Institute has surveyed more than 40,000 employees across North America in three years. BCWI is a research based organizational and human resources consulting firm based in Mercer Island, Washington.
"It is a thrill and an honor to have Amor Ministries recognized as one of the top Christian places to work! We strive to empower our employees to be highly successful, and I am incredibly proud of each individual that works to make Amor an exciting, dedicated, and fun place to serve," shares co-founder and CEO, Scott Congdon.
The survey poses questions to employees around six major categories: attraction and retention, motivation and commitment, empowerment and relationships, rewards and benefits, growth and development, and Christian values. An independent panel of judges weighted the employee scores, the employee survey participation rates and profiles in order to select the finalists.
Amor Ministries Website: http://www.amor.org/
Christianity Today website: http://ChristianityToday.com/ctmag/
For more information about the survey log on to http://www.bcwinstitute.com or contact Al Lopus, (206) 230-8111 or alopus@bcwinstitute.com.
# # #
Best Christian Workplaces Institute's purpose is to serve faith-based organizations by creating processes of discovery, facilitating organizational and leadership alignment, and encouraging practices that build healthy, effective workplaces.
To schedule an interview on this press release, contact Alon Banks at (619) 247.4828.
About Religion Press Release Services
Religion Press Release Services distributes press releases, press advisories, photos and other stories on behalf of religious organizations, denominational offices, think tanks, watchdog groups, advocacy groups, coalitions, foundations, colleges, universities, seminaries, publishers and others.
The organizations and/or individuals who submit materials for distribution by Religion Press Release Services are solely responsible for the facts in and accuracy of their materials. Religion Press Release Services will correct any errors brought to its attention.
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