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3) Preparing The Ground


post-it notesBefore you move forward as a Christian Workplace Group and decide what you might want to do either as an individual or as a group, it’s important to understand your work environment. Find out if there are any faith initiatives already existing in your organisation. Here are one or two things you should check out.
  • Are there any more like-minded Christians in the Workplace? If you don’t know, try to find out. Initially this might be simply by word of mouth.
  • Has the organisation set up a faith prayer room? If there is one, who uses it and how often? Is it available to you?
  • Is there as multi-faith forum in the organisation? If you don’t know, you may want to check with your human resources department.
  • Does your organisation have an appointed chaplain? If there is one, engage him/her in your discussions.
  • Does your organisation have staff support networks? If it does, find out which networks exist.

Once you know a bit more about what exists in your workplace, you can begin to plan what you would like your Group to do.

Most organisations support a range of staff groups within their diversity framework. This usually includes groups for black and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; women; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. There is no reason why there shouldn’t also be a formally recognised staff group for Christians.

If your organisation does not have staff support networks, do not let that put you off. There is no reason why you cannot be the first. Do contact Transform Work whose team will be able to help you address this issue.

Challenge:
Share the information gathered above with the other Christians you work with. Make notes about what you should do next,then get together, and pray about it.


We would love to support & equip you on this journey, please email us at 
office@transformwork.net or use our contact us form.

01) Why Start A Christian Workplace Group?
What is God saying, at the start of this process take time to listen.
02) Getting Started
Tips on how to find other Christians in your workplace
04) Building Your Team
Who will lead? What roles are needed?
05) Understanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
All equality, diversity and inclusion frameworks, principles, policies and procedures of any organisation are first and foremost governed by the Equality Act 2010
06) Why Are Staff Networks or Employee Resource Groups Important?
Now you've understood Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, hopefully you are ready to learn about being a recognised group called a Staff Network or Employee Resource Group. Find out more
07) Building the Group’s Foundations
Time to create your business case or terms of reference. Be totally transparent so management and all staff know what your are endeavouring to achieve.
08) Presenting the Case for Formal Recognition
How and why your group should engage with management
09) Running Your Christian Workplace Group
Frequency, time and venue, agenda, leaders and supporting leaders...
10) Good Communication
This is one of the most important roles of a Christian Workplace Group. Let your light shine so they can see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
Development Levels of a Christian Workplace Group
Christian Workplace Groups can be at several stages of development and knowing where your particular group is can help in the process of achieving employer recognition.
Starting a Group in a Local Authority
Watch this short video as Matt explains how the Christian Workplace Group started in a local authority in Oxfordshire.