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. We encourage you to follow the stages in the FREE downloadable booklet on how to engage with your Diversity and Inclusion Manager. The information below will help you assess your current position. The titles are stage of development and underneath their characteristics.

Lastly a quick encouragement.

When Jesus came walking on the water to the disciples in the boat (Matthew 14: 22-33), some were cowering in the bottom of the boat whilst Peter enthusiastically leapt out. As Peter moved towards Jesus he began to sink as his faith wavered, but of course Jesus put out his hand and rescued him and held him above the waves. It is a fundamental principle for all Christian workplace groups to rely on God for his strength and guidance. Without engaging consistently with God, your Christian Workplace Group will sink too! Pray, trust and listen to God and grab hold of his outstretched hand.

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

1. Individual

Are you an individual wanting to start a Christian group in your workplace. Here's some tips on how to get started.

2. Initial Contact

So you've found another Christian in your organisation. Start by sharing how you met Jesus and made Him Lord of your lives, in your lunch or coffee break either face to face, on a call or even using a whatsapp group.

3. Early Formation

A few Christian colleagues have started to connect. Now is the time to starting working through the free downloadable booklet on starting a Christian Workplace Group, p6 Getting Started. Make sure you fill out the blanks together

4. Organisational Acceptance

Your workplace knows your group exists and is it acceptable to book meeting rooms and use emails to connect but you don't yet have the same privileges as other diversity and inclusion staff groups.

5. Formal Recognition and Integration

Your Christian Workplace Group is formally recognised as a Staff Network or Employee Resource Group and has the same privileges as the other groups within your organisation's diversity and inclusion framework. High Five!

6. Organisational Celebration

Your organisation values your group and shouts out about you to others.