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
• • 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)
• • 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
• • Leading a Bible Study
• • Five Tips for Leading Your Small Group

 

Create Your Own CCEM Chapter

• Leverage (and live) CCEM Mission, Vision and Values
• Consider CCEM Chapter resources needed for planning & coordination. This may include:
• • Organizing group discussion, prayer, studies, etc.
• • Time commitment outside of work hours
• Per Guidance for Religious Activities in the Workplace secure local HR no exception
• • HR Online for Managers. If you do not have access to this portal, Contact CCEM
• • 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:
• • Website (external) – Bible Studies and related events highlighted
• • Publishing Quarterly Newsletters
• • Events (bring your Bible to work day, National Day of Prayer, Christmas Social, etc.)