Endorsements
Endorsements for Faith Driven HR
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of encouragement and support surrounding our soon to be released book Faith Driven HR. What began as a written resource has become something much more—Faith Driven HR is a movement, inspiring Christian leaders and employees to approach human resources with renewed integrity, purpose, and biblical wisdom. From corporate boardrooms to ministry teams, executives, HR professionals, and faith-based leaders are embracing its message to build healthier cultures, stronger teams, and Christ-centered workplaces.
What Leaders Are Saying
What Leaders Are Saying About Faith Driven HR
Below, you’ll find powerful endorsements from those who have experienced the impact firsthand—testimonies that reflect the practical value and spiritual depth of Faith Driven HR.
“Mark Griffin has produced a crucial resource for Christian professionals in the business and not-for-profit workplace. Framed within a Christian perspective, he addresses a comprehensive span of issues facing contemporary Human Resource Directors. Drawing wisdom from Scripture, experience, and the best practices of organizations, he provides practical insights for forming a positive work environment. It is very thorough yet concise in a most relevant, manageable form, delivering a valuable resource for those who read it.”
James Riley Estep Jr.
Director Educational Ministries, Dallas Theological Seminary
“Faith Driven HR isn’t just a book—it’s a blueprint. Mark Griffin has done what so many only talk about: he’s taken business best practices and built a Kingdom-centered, step-by-step guide that threads biblical values through the very foundation of an organization—from KPIs and performance evaluations to culture and compliance. In a world where ‘culture’ is often discussed at the surface level while the business is left to chance, this book shows you how to hardwire your mission, vision, and values into the systems and structures that drive results. Whether you’re a CEO, HR professional, or ministry leader, you’ll find actionable insights, next steps, and Scripture-based wisdom you can implement immediately. This is one of those books you’ll read front to back—and then keep within arm’s reach as a trusted reference while you build a flourishing, faith-aligned organization. It’s practical, principled, and powerful.”
Krystal J. Parker
President, U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce
“Faith Driven HR is a timely and practical guide for leaders seeking to align their workplace practices with biblical values. Mark Griffin offers clear, actionable insights for integrating faith into every level of organizational culture, making this an essential resource for anyone navigating the intersection of leadership, human resources, and Christian mission. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting your career, this book provides the wisdom and encouragement to lead with purpose and integrity.”
Pat Murdock
Executive Director, The Advantage, A Leadership Collaborative
"At Corporate Chaplaincy Services, we share Mark's assertion that the marketplace is perhaps the most important mission field of our time. I also believe it holds the most potential for fulfilling the Great Commision of Matthew 28:19-20. The decline of traditional church attendance has led to discouragement for many evangelical Christian leaders. Economic realities have made it necessary for some people to work excessive hours such that church attendance is not even an option, nor do they have time for faith-based TV, radio, or podcasts. Millions of people in many countries never hear the gospel, nor are they discipled in the Word of God. What can we do to fix this problem?
I believe marketplace ministry is the answer, but the question is "How?" How can a Christian business owner create an environment for people to be loved, come to faith in Christ, and then grow to reach their potential physically AND spiritually? In Faith Driven HR, Mark Griffin provides an exhaustive answer to this question. This book is a powerful, complete manual for every manager, supervisor, owner, and frankly, every Christian employee who cares about how their workplace can be the epicenter for advancing the Kingdom of God."
Pastor Joel L. Rissinger
President, Rissinger Resource Group, LLC & Corporate Chaplaincy Services
"Thankful to Mark Griffin for sharing his many years of wisdom and experience in his newest book, Faith Driven HR.
The book thoroughly and carefully helps business and nonprofit leaders navigate the challenges of performance and culture within a Christian context.
I especially like Mark's attention to strategic planning and performance metrics. Leaders who read, and then apply, the principles and tactics within Faith Driven HR are sure to enjoy increased productivity and prosperity!"
Rob Marchalonis
Founder, LSP123 and IncentShare
"Mark Griffin’s Faith Driven HR is a timely and insightful guide that grounds modern human resources practices in timeless biblical truth. With practical, culture-savvy advice, Mark shows how to lead with both compassion and conviction in today’s complex workplace. His thoughtful approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion honors all people while remaining rooted in a biblical worldview. This book equips leaders to align their faith with their work in real, actionable ways. A must-read for anyone seeking to integrate faith and HR with wisdom and integrity.”
David Jones
Senior Vice President, Lockton Insurance Brokers
“Faith Driven HR" is a much needed practical guide for integrating faith into human resources, leadership, and organizational culture. I am already using it to impact our ministry. Mark’s passion for leadership that is rooted in principles from the Kingdom of God is evident. This book will inspire and equip business owners and ministry leaders to create workplaces that reflect Christ's love and values.”
Jere Shertzer
Executive Pastor of Connect Church and Executive Director of Connect United
"Faith Driven HR is a thorough, timely, and transformative resource for Christian leaders committed to integrating biblical and theological principles into the workplace. Mark Griffin draws on decades of experience providing strategic insight and spiritual clarity – equipping organizations to steward their people and mission with excellence and integrity.
This book is an essential guide for anyone looking to lead with conviction, compassion, and Kingdom purpose.”
Dr. Philip E. Dearborn
President, Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
"Frances R. Havergal, the English poet and hymn writer, once wrote at age 36, “...if I am to write any good, a great deal of living must go into a very little writing.” Before pen met paper, a great deal of living has indeed gone into what you are about to read.
This is a book of uncommon importance, written by an author whose exemplary life of service has earned deep respect from all who know him and his work. Mark brings clarity to a topic that is under increasing scrutiny as we strive to grow and sustain healthy workplaces.
His core message is powerful: when we understand who an employee truly is, we should not be surprised or frustrated by their actions. But when that employee is shaped into who they ought to be—through the practical wisdom Mark offers—they begin to perform as they were always meant to.
In 1998, I founded a labor-intensive nonprofit organization. I only wish this resource had existed back then. The emphasis on caring for both yourself and your team is essential for building a healthy work environment and a thriving culture. This book offers a clear and actionable roadmap for achieving both.
Rare is the book that makes you want to enter an entirely new field just by reading it. This is such a book. Mark’s practical, time-tested principles and approachable guidance make this a landmark work—one that will impact organizations and individuals for years to come. "
Dr. Peter W. Teague
Lancaster Bible College, President Emeritus
Many organizations, whether ministries or business, treat HR and legal compliance as a second thought, and certainly not as core to the mission of the organization. In Faith Driven HR, Mark Griffin explains beautifully how leaders can align HR and leadership practices with their values and not only glorify God but thrive organizationally. In our legal work, we often see violations of employment law that damage morale and create expensive legal liability.
Aligning your HR practices and legal compliance to spiritual values will help you avoid most of these problems and create a positive work culture. Mark's book is not only a manual for successful HR, but for successful leadership and positively living out your faith. This book is a great introductory overview to many leadership areas.
The important point is that it is an introduction to both the business principles and the faith integration—and this paradigm of seeing them as a unified whole will inform your thought no matter how deep you go in these different areas.
Theresa Lynn Sidebotham
Attorney at Law, Telios Law PLLC
Faith Driven HR is more than just a book—it’s a leadership philosophy containing proven principles that will help CEOs, managers, and HR leaders build faith-driven workplaces that deliver high-performance results both financially and spiritually. This is a very timely book because everywhere on the planet, people are eager to work in organizations where their contributions are valued and their efforts have meaning. And, Mark Griffin, in this book, offers leaders an impressive, practical, step-by-step blueprint for making this happen.
Mark draws from his extensive leadership experience as a former corporate Vice President of Human Resources and Founder & President of IHN HR. His courage in embracing his faith while offering leadership solutions to the people problems in today’s workplace is truly admirable.
You will benefit from the way Mark seamlessly blends proven HR and business strategies with biblical principles. And this powerful combination creates a roadmap for leaders who seek to align their mission, vision, and values with God’s word.
To be even more specific, if you’re a leader and want your organization to thrive, take these principles to heart and internalize the ideas outlined in these pages. Embrace their teachings. And then watch as they work to inspire change and enhance productivity within your organization.
This book is a must-read for any leader looking to build a purpose-driven, faith-based, high-performance organization – and it gets my highest recommendation!
Alan Collins
Founder, Success in HR Former VP Human Resources, PepsiCo
“A helpful guide for HR professionals and ministry leaders alike, Faith Driven HR provides practical, biblically grounded counsel for building a God-honoring workplace. Blending Scripture, HR best practices, and legal realities is no small task, but this book delivers actionable insights that equip leaders to navigate that complexity with wisdom and integrity. Those seeking to lead purpose-driven teams will find this a valuable and applicable resource.”
Jennifer Holloran
President/CEO, American Bible Society
In his book Faith Driven HR, Mark A. Griffin has given us something AI cannot and will never provide - a Christ-centered approach to all things Human Resources. Human beings are incredibly complex creations, and leading employees and creating organizational culture should put the fear of God in any of us - we all need help! Mark teaches us from decades of experience, providing a much-needed menu of actionable ideas and accessible resources that align us deeply with our God-given mission, character and values.
Eric R Bents
Col USAF (Ret), The Storehouse Movement
Faith Driven HR is a timely guide for all leaders seeking to align people practices with missional purposes. Mark offers biblical wisdom and actionable tools that will help cultivate engaged employees and a thriving culture.
This book will sharpen your leadership and prompt important discussion of how to align your faith with your HR practices.
Peter Greer
President & CEO, HOPE International
Workplace ministry is on the front lines in growing Jesus’ kingdom. In Faith Driven HR Mark Griffin unpacks every aspect of placing a business under the dominion of Jesus and living for the highest purpose. It's a valuable read and resource for every Christian business leader and workplace ministry advocate.
Dr. Bruce T. Sidebotham
Retired US Army Reserve Colonel Chaplain, Consultant to Telios Law PLLC
Mark Griffin’s Faith Driven HR is an inspiring and practical guide for leaders who view business as a calling beyond profit. This book uniquely provides a clear roadmap for integrating faith-based principles with effective HR strategies, fostering workplace environments where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated. By blending sound policy, innovative engagement methods, and spiritual insights, Griffin equips leaders to align organizational practices with God’s principles while driving excellence.
Faith Driven HR is essential reading for any leader seeking to create inspired, thriving, purpose-driven workplaces.
Kevin McGary, PhD
President, Every Black Life Matters
Faith Driven HR is a powerful resource for leaders who want to align their organizational culture with their faith and values. A new business or ministry always needs some help in this area. This book is like a handbook that delivers practical wisdom on topics like employee engagement, reducing turnover, strategic planning, and more. A timely and insightful guide for building healthy, purpose-driven workplaces.
Dr. Barry Wissler
President and CEO, HarvestNet International
Anyone who has looked for a job, or has been part of the hiring process, knows that the current work landscape is not for the faint of heart. Add to that the challenges of, as Mark Griffin has put it, “a rapidly shifting cultural and legal landscape”, and guidance on best practices is needed. How can we build a “high performance recruitment system?” From onboarding to continued growth, how can we “equip and empower others”?
How do we balance faith-based practice with law compliance? What kind of strategic plan can we put in place to achieve success with our greatest company resource—our people? In Faith Driven HR, Mark has done the faith community a huge favor by putting a wealth of information right at our fingertips.
Timely, relevant, and replete with resources, this book will serve well not only those in a formal HR role but anyone in a leadership role who takes seriously their mandate to shepherd well those people in their care.
Dr. Bradley L. Hoopes, Ph.D.
Ordained Minister, Mentor, Coach
Mark Griffin has lived out his calling in his personal lifestyle as an example to many. He has put the years of experience, wisdom and proof into a resource for others to benefit in “Faith Driven HR”.
In a world where workplace culture can too easily drift toward division, Mark brings practical, proven tools grounded in biblical truth to help leaders build organizations where people feel valued, cared for, and equipped to succeed. His approach doesn’t just address policies and procedures — it transforms hearts, aligns behaviors with vision, mission, core values, and creates unity that drives both trust and performance. Mark is the real deal. He models servant leadership, communicates with humility and clarity, and delivers solutions you can implement immediately. If you want your HR to honor God, strengthen relationships, and produce sustainable results, I wholeheartedly recommend “Faith Driven HR”.
Ford Taylor
Owner and Founder FSH Consulting LLC, Author and Founder Transformational leadership (TL) training and consulting.
Some people think HR is a total waste of time and money, and some even loathe it. However, HR is about people, and people are always worth investing in. This book is bursting with HR specific Biblical truths, powerful insights, and practical help in shepherding people’s hearts with purpose. Building a kingdom culture is crucial in every organization. If you apply it, the team you are part of will be more unified, productive, and fulfilled. Glory to the Lord - well done Mark. Let’s go!
Jeff Hostetter
VP of Partnerships, Creating Jobs Inc.
Faith Driven HR is both practical and inspiring. I was able to immediately apply.
Mark’s insights on Mission, Vision, and Values with a nonprofit client—helping them define guiding principles that shape daily decision-making.
Even though the organization is not outwardly faith-based, they are intentionally weaving Christian values into their culture and frameworks. This book provides the clarity and tools to make that possible.
Keith Verner
Founding Partner, Oxano Group, LLC
Faith Driven HR stands out because of its remarkable practicality — Mark Griffin doesn’t just offer principles, he lays out clear, concise, actionable steps leaders can apply immediately and see results.
The book covers the full spectrum of human resources with wisdom and depth, while also delivering forward-looking insights that will serve leaders well into the future of their organizations.
As someone who values both results and Kingdom impact, I found its guidance strategic, grounded, and deeply useful for real-world leadership. When these practices are applied with intentionality, they have the power to strengthen teams, elevate culture, and honor God through the way people are led.
I will be actively providing this book to Faith Driven leaders I work with as a trusted resource for building healthy, high-impact organizations.
Karl Diffenderfer
Author, Speaker & Founder of the PA Christian Chamber of Commerce
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