The Complete List & A Closer Look at the Top Finalists

Christianity Today salutes four finalists in ten categories.

Higher Education (More Than 300 Employees)
1Whitworth College • Spokane, Washington
2 Seattle Pacific University • Seattle, Washington
3 Cedarville University • Cedarville, Ohio
4 Roberts Wesleyan College • Rochester, New York
Higher Education (151 Through 300 Employees)
1Dallas Theological Seminary • Dallas, Texas
2 Belhaven College • Jackson, Mississippi
3 Huntington College • Huntington, Indiana
4 The Master’s College • Santa Clarita, California
5 Westmont College • Santa Barbara, California (tie) Simpson College Redding, California
Higher Education (150 or Fewer Employees)
1Phoenix Seminary • Scottsdale, Arizona
2 The Master’s Seminary • Santa Clarita, California
3 Bethel Seminary San Diego • San Diego, California
4 Assemblies of God Theological Seminary • Springfield, Missouri
5 Bryan College • Dayton, Tennessee
Church-Related Organizations
1Fellowship Church • Grapevine, Texas
2 New Life Church • Colorado Springs, Colorado
3 The Christian and Missionary Alliance (hq) • Colorado Springs, Colorado
Media
1Howard Publishing • West Monroe, Louisiana
2 InterVarsity Press • Westmont, Illinois
3 EMF Broadcasting • Rocklin, California
4 Daystar Television Network • Dallas, Texas
Parachurch And Missions (More Than 100 Employees)
1Coalition for Christian Outreach • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 SIM USA • Charlotte, North Carolina
3 Denver Rescue Mission • Denver, Colorado
4 CityTeam Ministries • San Jose, California
Parachurch And Missions (31 Through 100 Employees)
1Medical Ambassadors International • Modesto, California
2 New Mission Systems International • Fort Myers, Florida
3 The Friends of Israel • Bellmawr, New Jersey
4 Pioneers • Orlando, Florida
5 MOPS International • Denver, Colorado
Parachurch And Missions (30 or Fewer Employees)
1Apartment Life • Euless, Texas
2 Team Expansion • Louisville, Kentucky
3 Peacemaker Ministries • Billings, Montana (tie) Pioneer Clubs Wheaton, Illinois
4 Ravi Zacharias International Ministries • Norcross, Georgia
Private Schools, K-12 (More Than 75 Employees)
1Desert Christian Schools • Lancaster, California
2 SBEC School • Southaven, Mississippi
3 Evangelical Christian School • Cordova, Tennessee
Private Schools, K-12 (75 or Fewer Employees)
1Mariners Christian School • Costa Mesa, California
2 Calvary Christian High School • Clearwater, Florida
3 Wheaton Academy • West Chicago, Illinois
Products and Services (More Than 50 Employees)
1Cogun • North Lima, Ohio
2 EMI Christian Music Group • Brentwood, Tennessee
3 Association of Christian Schools International • Colorado Springs, Colorado
4 Shepherds Ministries • Union Grove, Wisconsin
Products and Services (50 or Fewer Employees)
1Gospel Music Association • Nashville, Tennessee
2 DeMoss Group • Duluth, Georgia
3 Council for Christian Colleges and Universities • Washington, D.C.
4 Pura Vida Coffee • Seattle, Washington

The number of finalists in each category is proportionate to the number of participants.

A Closer Look at the Top Finalists

Finalist Revenues 2002 (M) Revenues 2003 (est.) Full-time Employees Voluntary Turnover Vacation Days (5 yrs. of Service) Training as% of Payroll
Apartment Life $2.9 $4.8 26 15% 15 3-4%
Coalition for Christian Outreach $5.6 $5.5 143 11% 20 6%
Cogun $17.2 $25.0 63 2% 15 3-4%
Dallas Theological Seminary $20.2 $21.4 248 1% 15-20 1-2%
Desert Christian Schools $7.7 $7.9 95 17% 15-20 1-2%
Fellowship Church *** *** 165 3% 15 n/a
Gospel Music Association $3.0 $3.5 17 0% 15 <1%
Howard Publishing $9.7 $10.0 34 3% 12 <1%
Mariners Christian School $3.8 $4.4 71 4% n/a 1-2%
Medical Ambassadors International $2.1 $4.4 41 0% 10 <1%
Phoenix Seminary *** *** 27 4% 20 2%
Whitworth College $33.7 $35.8 350 8% 15 3-4%
Notes: *** Workplace has a policy of not disclosing its total revenues

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Last year’s Best Workplaces survey included:

Inside CT: Great Places to Work | There is indeed much to praise and imitate in the Christian companies. (Feb. 28, 2003)

The 40 Best Christian Places to Work | What makes them so good? (Hint: Not money) (Feb. 28, 2003)

The Complete List & A Closer Look at the Top Finalists | Christianity Today salutes four finalists in ten categories. (Feb. 28, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: Co-CEO Synergy | Sharing leadership works at Christian Medical and Dental Associations. (March 03, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: Rigorous Hiring | Group Publishing places importance on the quality of the product and its staff. (March 04, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: People of the Hugs | Howard Publishing’s pajama day, adoption support, and National Hugging Day celebrations create a family-like ambiance. (March 05, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: Freedom and Grace | Covenant Christian High School teachers and staff are encouraged to be creative, lead classes in innovative ways, and take initiative. (March 06, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: Lives in Balance | At Evangelical Christian Credit Union, professional development is not just a nice bonus but also a spiritual responsibility. (March 07, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: What Burnout? | The Coalition for Christian Outreach takes seriously its responsibility to care for employees. (March 10, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: No Prayer, No Results | Medical Ambassadors International’s emphasis on praying creates a strong sense of commitment. (March 11, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: President in Sweats | Leadership’s informal style reflects an atmosphere of openness on the Whitworth College campus. (March 12, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: Practicing What They Teach | Dallas Theological Seminary and Multnomah Bible College and Seminary share a philosophy on managing employees. (March 13, 2003)

Best Christian Places to Work: Shepherding Hearts | Phoenix Seminary focuses on mentoring the balance of head knowledge with character development. (March 14, 2003)

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