Faith In Their Work

"In a way you become brothers and sisters in Christ and brothers and sisters in your work," McDougan says. "We are definitely sold on our mission statement, which is to reach others with Christ and to help our employees to reach others with Christ."

Also contributing to the positive atmosphere, he contends, is his belief that in-plants for religious organizations treat their employees better than most corporations treat theirs. Rather than viewing workers as equipment, Lifeway respects each person, treating each of their skills as God-given talents. Managers, he adds, are much more compassionate.