Create Your Own Study or Chapter
Bible Study Principles & Guide
- Based on core Christian doctrine and beliefs (reference Apostles Creed)
- Lead by an EM contact
- Leverage CCEM website to make members aware
- Comply with HR Guidance for Religious Activities in the WorkplaceHR Online for Managers. If you do not have access to this portal, Contact CCEM
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- A minimal level of incidental personal use of the internet or e-mail is acceptable (see examples)
- Comply with Houston Campus Event Promotion GuidanceSee digital (emails, Yammer, etc.) as well as physical options (hallway white boards)
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- Avoiding reserving Campus meeting rooms during business hours (primary use is for business). Note that most rooms can be reserved during lunch. See Meeting Room Guidelines.
- See the following references for Bible study best practices
Create Your Own CCEM Chapter
- Leverage (and live) CCEM Mission, Vision and Values
- Consider CCEM Chapter resources needed for planning & coordination. This may include:
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- Organizing group discussion, prayer, studies, etc.
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- Time commitment outside of work hours
- Per Guidance for Religious Activities in the Workplace secure local HR no exception
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- HR Online for Managers. If you do not have access to this portal, Contact CCEM
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- A minimal level of incidental personal use of the internet or e-mail is acceptable (see examples)
- Enable appropriate platform (external host, limited email use) to enhance communication/engagement
- Comply with Site specific guidance when communicating with others (digital & physical options)
- Work with Management & HR to ensure Site is a place where Christians can appropriately express their faith
- CCEM desires to remain as a non-Company Sponsored (ERG) organization
CCEM Houston Campus Background
- Kicked off in Oct 2014 with objective of creating a framework for Christians in the workplace to meet, communicate events, and interact with each other
- Coordinated by a Core Team of volunteers complying with HR, Law and P&GA guidance
- Since its inception has grown organically to over 870 members (2Q18)
- Serves as a central hub for Christian activities, bringing visibility to its members through the following:
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- Website (external) – Bible Studies and related events highlighted
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- Publishing Quarterly Newsletters
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- Events (bring your Bible to work day, National Day of Prayer, Christmas Social, etc.)
