VERNON, Conn. (WordNews.org) Jan. 3, 2021 — Northeast Christians at Work has named five ministries winners of its Northeast Marketplace Ministry Awards for their “vibrant efforts to inspire, encourage and equip Christ-followers in the workplace and to lead by example in their daily operations.”

Northeast Christians at Work, a nonprofit launched 20 years ago, describes itself as an all-volunteer group of Christ-followers who joyfully donate their time, talent, tongue and treasure to help to make Christianity relevant to employers and employees across the Northeastern USA.”

The recipients are:

Corporate Chaplaincy Services, based in Newington, Conn. Corporate Chaplaincy Services provides licensed and ordained pastors and chaplains to various workplaces. The organization was founded by Pastor Joel L. Rissinger, who describes the chaplains as “spiritual cheerleaders for businesses.” During the coronavirus pandemic, Corporate Chaplaincy Services adapted to the sobering new work environment and continued to minister to souls in profound ways.

Media 14:36, based in Agawam, Mass. Media 14:36 has a mission to share the Gospel through the media, from publishing Christ-exalting hard copy and e-books to award-winning, family-friendly, God honoring movies. One such movie, Heaven: The Adventure Begins, premiered in Connecticut on Dec. 11, 2020 and is slated for rollout at movie theaters nationwide this month. The ministry noted that “in God’s amazing timing, taping of the movie in Hollywood concluded just before the COVID-19 shutdowns in March.”

The New Canaan Society, founded in New Canaan, Conn. and now based New York City. The New Canaan Society now has local chapters across the northeast and nationwide. Groups of men gather together to encourage each other in friendship and faith, and support each other to be better husbands, fathers, men in the marketplace and community. During COVID-19, the New Canaan Society effectively transitioned from in-person meetings to online meetings.

The New Hampshire Alliance, based in Bedford, N.H. The New Hampshire Alliance was founded in 1991 to facilitate connections across the state, provide information to all the regions in the state, share inspiring stories, and activate the Body of Christ in unity. In 2020, the organization made deliberate steps forward in pursuing its long-term goal of reaching workplaces across New Hampshire for Christ.

The Theology of Work Project, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Theology of Work Project bills itself as “the deepest, largest, and most trusted source of biblical, theological and pastoral material related to work.” Most of their materials are available free of charge on its website, www.theologyofwork.org. Its cornerstone resource, the Theology of Work Bible Commentary, is an exhaustive commentary covering what the entire Bible says about work. It is in use by more than 60 partner organizations, dozens of seminaries, and hundreds of churches.