Faith Driven HR Practitioner (FDHRP)
Equip Yourself to Build and Lead a Faith Driven HR Organization
It is about people.
Christian organizations need leaders who understand that Human Resources is about more than policies, compliance, and administration.
The Faith Driven HR Practitioner designation is being developed by IHN HR to equip HR professionals, business leaders, ministry leaders, and others responsible for people with the knowledge and practical tools needed to build workplaces where biblical principles and excellent HR practices work together.
Based on the principles of Faith Driven HR and more than 30 years of practical HR leadership experience, the designation provides a structured pathway for individuals who want to become better equipped to serve their organizations and their people.
Who Should Become a Faith Driven HR Practitioner?
The designation is designed for:
- HR professionals serving Christian organizations
- Christian business owners and leaders
- Church and ministry leaders
- Christian nonprofit leaders
- Christian higher education professionals
- Managers and supervisors responsible for employees
- Consultants and professionals serving faith-based organizations
You do not need to hold a formal HR position to participate.
If you have responsibility for people and want to lead them from a biblical worldview, this designation is for you.
The Practitioner Pathway
The Faith Driven HR Practitioner pathway will combine learning, participation, and practical application. Participants will:
Learn how biblical principles can be applied to recruiting, employee relations, performance management, leadership, compensation, benefits, policies, compliance, organizational culture, and other critical areas of HR.
Study Faith Driven HR Principles
Participate in the Faith Driven HR Cohort
Develop Practical HR Knowledge
Apply What You Learn
Complete the Practitioner Requirements
What You Will Learn
The Faith Driven HR Practitioner pathway will help you better understand how to:
- Build an HR foundation aligned with your organization's mission
- Recruit and select people who support your mission and values
- Create a healthy and engaging workplace culture
- Develop effective managers and leaders
- Establish clear expectations and accountability
- Address employee relations issues appropriately
- Develop effective HR policies and employee handbooks
- Understand important employment compliance responsibilities
- Strengthen employee performance and development
- Approach compensation and benefits with wisdom and stewardship
- Protect the organization while caring for its people
- Integrate biblical principles into everyday workplace decisions
Earn the Faith Driven HR Practitioner Designation
Individuals who successfully complete the required elements of the program will earn the Faith Driven HR Practitioner (FDHRP) designation from IHN HR.
The designation demonstrates a commitment to understanding and applying Faith Driven HR principles within the workplace.
It is not simply about knowing HR.
It is about becoming better equipped to lead people well, protect the organization, strengthen the workplace, and honor God through the way we manage people.
Faith Driven HR Practitioner is a professional designation offered by IHN HR.
Start Your Journey
The first step toward becoming a Faith Driven HR Practitioner is participating in the Faith Driven HR Cohort.
Join other Christian leaders and HR professionals as we learn together and build organizations where faith and great HR work together.