The Best Christian Workplaces Institute has named Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes a 2026 Best Christian Workplace.
Rod Marshall, ABCH CEO noted, “We chose to conduct an employee survey to measure the work culture we are trying to build. We want to know where we are succeeding and where we need to take a different approach. The work at ABCH is challenging, and we strive to build a workplace culture that affirms and vitalizes our employees while they engage in frontline ministry that is exceedingly difficult. This survey helps us to identify areas where we are doing well and where we can do better.”
ABCH scored a 4.32 out of a possible 5 on the BCWI survey. This not only merits a “Best Christian Workplace” certification but also designates ABCH as a “flourishing work environment.”
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Some highlights from the survey responses are:
- 99% of employees state that “ABCH reflects Christ to the world.”
- 99% of employees agree that “the mission and goals of ABCH make me feel my work is important.”
- 99% of employees would “recommend that my family/friends use or support the programs/services of ABCH.”
- 99% of employees believe that “fellow staff/employees are highly committed to excellence in their work.”
- 98% of employees believe that “ABCH has an effective strategy for meeting the needs of those we serve.”
- 97% would “recommend ABCH to others as a good place to work.”
- 96% of employees agree that “I am very satisfied with my opportunities I have to use my spiritual gifts in my role.”
- 96% of employees observe that, “Overall, I am very satisfied with the level of Christian fellowship at ABCH.”
- 96% of employees agree that, “Overall, the quality of the programs/services which ABCH offers meets the needs of those we serve.”
- 95% of employees feel that “my supervisor cares about me as a person.”
- 95% of employees affirmed that “leaders at ABCH keep a focus on putting Christ first in daily decision-making.”
“We had a great experience with Best Christian Workplaces, which has a reputation for conducting thorough research and providing results and consultation to help strengthen and grow ministries like ABCH,” said HR Director Holly Goff. “We were beyond pleased to be named a Best Christian Workplace, and we look forward to using our data in the coming months to make our ‘best’ workplace even better!”
About Best Christian Workplaces Institute
BCWI is an international non-profit, research-based, organizational development and human resources consulting firm, based in Mercer Island, Washington. BCWI’s vision is to see Christian workplaces set the standard as the best, most effective places to work in the world. For more information, visit Best Christian Workplaces Institute online: www.bcwinstitute.org.
About ABCH
ABCH is Alabama’s largest faith-based foster care provider, as well as being the state’s largest provider of professional counseling services from a Christian perspective. “Since 1891, we have sought to protect, nurture and restore children and families through Christ-centered services,” ABCH noted. “We are proud to be an entity of the Alabama Baptist State Convention. In 2025, we served 512 children, participated in 82 adoptions and provided counseling services to 2,492 individuals.”
To learn more, go to alabamachild.org.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This news release was written by Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes.
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