The shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare sector is a very serious problem in Germany and other European countries. In order to counter demographic change and the shortage of healthcare professionals, migrant workers are being recruited from other EU and non-EU countries, resulting in competition not only between many countries but also between private actors in the healthcare sector for urgently needed personnel. Christian institutions play a special role in this context, as they have been important players for many years in the German healthcare system and operate a large number of their own healthcare and nursing facilities. In recent years, they have also been heavily involved in recruiting skilled personnel to counteract the shortage of staff. An important question in this context is whether and how Christian or religious institutions and groups differ from non-religious actors in this business. The recruitment practices of Christian institutions are often associated with a Christian view of humanity, which differentiates them from secular institutions and their recruitment strategies. Does this mean that concepts such as 'charity' are in direct competitition or contrast to the understanding of fair and ethically acceptable recruitment by secular actors in the healthcare sector? It is therefore necessary to explore the extent to which shared Christian or religious values play a role as a globally connecting element in the recruitment of skilled workers, and whether this distinguishes them from other recruitment actors. What structures, beliefs and religious traditions influence the recruitment of healthcare personnel in Germany, and what role do religion and culture play in the integration management of migrant workers? What ethical implications arise from these recruitment pratices?