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2008 Best Christian Workplaces US
April 24, 2008

Mercer Island, WA -- April 24, 2008 -- The Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) and Christian Management Association (CMA) announced the Best Christian Workplaces in the US Finalists for 2008.


Christian Schools

Bellevue Christian School
Bellevue, WA

Christian Heritage Academy
Northfield, IL

Indian Rocks Christian School
Largo, FL

Lenawee Christian School
Adrian, MI

Stoneybrooke Christian School
Ladera Ranch, CA

Wheaton Academy
West Chicago, IL


Higher Education

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnas, IL

Phoenix Seminary
Phoenix, AZ


Parachurch & Mission

Apartment Life
Hurst, TX

Coalition for Christian Outreach
Pittsburgh, PA

Crown Financial Ministries
Gainesville, GA

EQUIP
Duluth, GA

Joni and Friends
Agoura Hills, CA

MOPS International
Denver, CO

New Mission Systems International
Fort Myers, FL

Open Doors with Brother Andrew
Santa Ana, CA

Partners International
Spokane, WA

Tacoma Rescue Mission
Tacoma, WA

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The survey, administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), involved more than 7,834 employees in 67 organizations across the US to identify great workplaces with a Christian mission and/or values.

Based on the survey, people love to work for the Best Christian Workplaces for two reasons: the cause and the culture. As one staff member said, "I get to use my skills to help thousands of the poorest children in the world...and work at a place where people care about me." "This is a good example of why people are measurably more engaged and fulfilled in their jobs working for these Christian organizations," says Al Lopus, President of BCWI.

The Best Christian Workplaces Institute has surveyed more than 60,000 employees across North America in the past six years. BCWI is a research based organizational and human resources consulting firm based on Mercer Island, Washington.

"With the tight labor market, organizations are more concerned than ever about finding and keeping their talent. Having high levels of employee engagement not only leads to superior results but is like a magnet for attracting loyal staff," says Lopus.

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 effectiveness and encouraging practices that build healthy workplaces.



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