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I have absolutely no religious background at all, which gives me more confidence in the findings. If I had come from a strong religious background, I'd be more suspicious. After the book came out, I kept hearing people say to me, "There was this ultimate Level 5 leader who lived 2,000 years ago. The things he talked about in the Gospel have great compatibility with what you say." Of course I had heard about Jesus, but as a result of finding out about Level 5, I was inspired to begin reading the New Testament to see for myself.

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Helen Lee wrote CT's April cover story, The 40 Best Christian Places to Work. Our coverage in that cover package includes:

The Complete List & A Closer Look at the Top Finalists | Christianity Today salutes four finalists in ten categories.

Inside CT: Great Places to Work | There is indeed much to praise and imitate in Christian companies.

Co-CEO Synergy | Sharing leadership works at Christian Medical and Dental Associations.

Rigorous Hiring | Group Publishing places importance on the quality inside the company and not just in the product.

People of the Hugs | Howard Publishing's pajama day, adoption support, and National Hugging Day celebrations create a family-like ambiance.

Freedom and Grace | Covenant Christian High School teachers and staff are encouraged to be creative, lead classes in innovative ways, and take initiative.

Lives in Balance | At Evangelical Christian Credit Union, professional development is not just a nice bonus but also a spiritual responsibility.

What Burnout? | The Coalition for Christian Outreach takes seriously its responsibility to care for employees.

No Prayer, No Results | Medical Ambassadors International's emphasis on praying creates a strong sense of commitment.

President in Sweats | Leadership's informal style reflects an atmosphere of openness on the Whitworth College campus.

Practicing What They Teach | Dallas Theological Seminary and Multnomah Bible College and Seminary share a philosophy on managing employees.

Shepherding Hearts | Phoenix Seminary focuses on mentoring the balance of head knowledge with character development.

Christianity Today sister publication Leadership Journal's coverage of Good to Great includes:

Out of Mediocrity | Bestselling business book can help churches make the leap to greatness. (Fall 2002)

Mid-Course Leadership Corrections | I've just finished reading Jim Collins's book Good to Great. It's a business book, but the applications for churches are worth chewing on. (April 17, 2002)

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