After completing recent work with two companies, we’re convinced our services are sorely needed in the marketplace and that God desires many more companies to impact their employees, customers and communities with Christ’s love.

     On that note, we believe that by 2011 God intends Working Faith to serve 150 such companies, producing Christ’s Kingdom fruit among at least 3,000 workers within the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

     Together with our Board, Working Faith is committed to this vision. This means that new client companies, strategic alliances and funding sources must be forged within the next 90 days. These major milestones will be crucial to the future ministry of Working Faith. Please pray with us that Christ’s light will shine through us for workers in the marketplace!

Sincerely,

Joyce Millikan, Ph.D.

     In 2002, Triple A Containers launched a unique Servanthood Program in which their employees, customers and the surrounding communities would be served. With the belief that employees are at their best when fully engaged in serving others, Triple A, a manufacturer of specialized custom corrugated packaging in Cerritos, California, created a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Program, giving all employees four hours per month of paid leave to volunteer in the community.

     After 3 ½ years operating with the Servanthood Program, Triple A President Brad McCroskey engaged Working Faith to audit the company’s progress in implementing the Program and to provide assistance in advancing the Program, particularly its VTO policy.

     “We intended the Servanthood Program to instill a sense of self-worth and self-respect in our associates as a basis for receptivity to change,” said Brad McCroskey. “Fulfilling that intent in today’s market would be a huge step forward for us. To do that, we needed a cost-effective means of achieving testable results. Working Faith’s professional, objective input gave us this and other solutions we needed.”

     Working Faith designed and administered a company-wide survey to assess associates’ understanding of and attitude toward the company’s values and Servanthood culture. After analyzing the results and providing key recommendations for the company, our team presented a summary to Triple A’s 85-member workforce. While it was clear that a majority of associates appreciate the Servanthood Program, the final audit report identified several action points that will allow Triple A to enhance its implementation of both the Program and its values over the next 12 months. This includes increasing associate participation in the VTO program.

     What does the world’s largest mall-based pretzel franchise have in common with a leading dental services company in California? Both are grounded in God-honoring values.

Auntie Anne’s
     In 1988, “Auntie” Anne Beiler started selling pretzels and lemonade at a farmer’s market stand. Her commitment to excellence was rooted in her belief that “we give, to get, to give again.” Because giving and service are important to Anne Beiler, her company seeks to be a shining L.I.G.H.T. for others in the business community. This philosophy is central to Auntie Anne's Statement of Purpose:

Lead by example
Invest in employees
Give freely
Honor God
Treat all business contacts with integrity

Pacific Dental Services
     Pacific Dental Services (PDS) began in 1994, now managing more than 70 dental offices. In its day-to-day business, PDS is committed to eight core beliefs, including:

We Believe that the way we do business is as critical as whether business is good or bad.
Therefore: Our decisions for moral and ethical conduct are based on principles given us by God in the Bible. Honesty, integrity, and character are vital aspects of business.

We Believe that quality performance at every job, every day, every hour is required.
Therefore: It is our privilege to perform beyond what is required.

We Believe in the power of teamwork.
Therefore: We fail or succeed together.

     Auntie Anne’s and Pacific Dental Services are two shining examples of companies that seek to honor God in the workplace. If you know of other companies like these, please let us know!

Next spring, Starbucks coffee cups will feature a quotation from Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life. For the full story, visit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9818099.

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     More than 25 business leaders recently attended a breakfast in Newport Beach, hosted by Brad McCroskey (right), President of Triple A Containers, and featuring Mary Vermeer Andringa (left), Co-CEO of Vermeer Manufacturing. Mary presented the unique impact that Biblical values bring to Vermeer. She focused specifically on ways Vermeer integrates their values with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to decrease time wasted on activities that do not produce value for customers. Following Mary’s presentation, Brad shared about Working Faith’s recently completed audit at Triple A Containers.

Working Faith equips Christian-led companies and organizations to achieve and bear the fruit of God-given purposes and values.

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