CBN although it’s known to be Christian-like, the work environment is not! I work in the Prayer Center, and the way the management team (Coaches, Managers) talk to you is unhealthy and unbecoming as a Christian. They drive down your throats to be friendly to the partners, but they themselves aren’t friendly at all! They talk to you like as if you’re children! They speak in a tone that makes you fearful of losing your job! Forget telling upper management about it because before you can even get there, they’ll discourage you or block your way altogether! Then they turnaround and want to pray for you (hypocritical)! You come there already unhappy because the pay is little, and then you deal with some outrageous partners, only to then be berated by your management! Don’t ask about a raise because every year the excuse has been, we didn’t meet the budget, which means no increase. There hasn’t been a pay increase for over 8 years, and the last one was based off of your performance, which meant if your performance wasn’t up to par, you got nothing! You can always expect to be criticized in some sort of way! Some in management don’t even go as far as speaking to you in the hallways! It’s not a friendly or even Christian environment, it’s all about the business $$$$!! You pray that the CEO would come and see about the Prayer Center, and he doesn’t because the people in upper management tells him everything is ok, when it’s not! People get so stressed that they get sick in there or they lie just to get a day off to rest from the bad treatment. The entire management team in the Prayer center needs an overhaul or they need to go to a bible study and learn how to treat those that are under them. It’s so sad! A Christian organization should NOT be this way!

Sorry to say it, but though there is much good at CBN, incredibly poor Management which places favor with the Robertsons above the needs of those who work under them has created a toxic work environment. 
Favoritism, nepotism, and bald-faced agism rule the day. If you want to advance you have to cozy up to one of the Robertsons or someone close to them. Pay is so-so, depending on what you do. There are no employee reviews as this is considered giving employees the right to ask for a raise. Most people there haven't had a raise of any kind in five years, and to speak of a cost-of-living raise is ridiculous.
 
CEO is aloof and impersonal. He has a lot of ideas and pet projects that take from other areas of the ministry and prevent people in those areas from effectively doing their jobs. Puzzled by some of the positive reviews of him. 

Matthew 24:14 is stamped above the front door to CBN's studio headquarters building. It was placed there at a time when CBN truly cared about the gospel going forth. Now, after decades of affluence, arrogance, and apathy, it should read 'Ichabod'.

The glory has definitely departed.

This was an interesting company to work for. I worked with good people but I feel they should be compensated better than they are for their committment. It is not easy to advance, but it is easy to keep your position once you get it, unless you're a total intentional fiasco. Most of the employees are part time so that the organization does not have to give up medical benefits. However the employees have created an employee emergency fund for those individuals who find themselves in crisis of any sort and need assistance. The conflict for myself came in when it seemed we were encouraged to minimize time helping people and ask callers for donations at what I felt were inappropriate times. As well whenever Pat Robertson said something controversial (stupid) we were the ones who would get the angry caller yelling and cursing at us. Overall one must be patient and understanding in order to handle call after call of people unloading their personal issues.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The hours That’s it. Working here is an eye opener of what CBN is all about. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Upper management doesn’t care about the person calling they want you off the call within 6 minutes! Who cares if the caller is feeling sad and helpless they want you to pray and get them off after asking them to donate! Some people are struggling and you get the script to ask for a donation. They are like the Pharisees. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful at times. Can’t trust management and when you seek help you get scolded as to why you are confused. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Your alone no one legitimately cares for you.

13 years, No Raises, No Promotions. They do not comply with ADA requirements. They are breaking the law by having "regular" employees state they are ministers, so they can be fired for religous reasons. You cannot be open about LGBT family or friends.  There are policies for everything, but so many leaders are exempt from security or data mangement policies. Daily work was varied due to everything being  considered an emergency. No real direction, No Training, No Goals and definitely no support. Budget goals changed by the minute. The ever changing priorities was difficult to function. There is definitely no working together or crosstraining. I personally was expected to handle my normal responsibilities while on vacation or taking time off

A typical day at work was rewarding and challenging at the same time due to type of phone call you may receive.  I learned more of the Bible and learned how to put other's needs before mine and to also pray.  Management was very understanding, will take time to listen and pray with you.  Coworkers were very understanding and they also prayed with one another.  Hardest part of the job was dealing with rude and cursing people calling in for prayer.  The most enjoyable part of the job was praying for others and seeing GOD move in many ways and to lift, encourage others was like nothing I have ever experienced.

The ministry is a good place to work if you want to develop Christian Character. There is ample opportunity to hear clear concise Christian teaching. Their is fear element that abides in the atmosphere of losing your job that lingers over many of the employees. At times, due to telethons,  it becomes hard to balance life. They have good vacation and medical benefits. Like any environment their is a political order to the management style.  Knowing the invisible lines to not be crossed is part of the element of keeping employment there. It is a nice place to work, but it is not for everyone.

Christian company. Very encouraging staff. Due to the nature of the calls, and the suffering in the world,  working in the prayer center can be one of the most rewarding and also one of the most challenging experiences. However hearing the praise reports regarding the Miracles God is performing in people's lives, and being able to comfort others in their time of grief makes it worth it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Praying every morning before work starts 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Finding a parking spot in the morning, and dealing with traffic 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's was very religious there and relaxed  and comfortable there 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's was hard work . Sometimes challenging at times

A typical day consisted of working at a cubicle answering and making phone calls.
The management skill in the place was very poor.
The co workers were not too friendly
The hardest part of the job was getting cold calls
The most enjoyable was getting hot calls which you got commission for.

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