{"id":1581,"date":"2022-10-23T20:18:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-23T20:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bleonline.org\/?page_id=1581"},"modified":"2022-10-24T19:41:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T19:41:53","slug":"local-churches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bleonline.org\/local-churches\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Churches"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;header&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666547070616{background-image: url(https:\/\/bleonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Group-Study2.jpg?id=788) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Local Churches&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666640429200{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<style id=\"sp_testimonial_dynamic_css1736\">#sp-testimonial-free-wrapper-1736 .sp-testimonial-free-section .sp-testimonial-client-rating{color: #ffb900;}#sp-testimonial-free-wrapper-1736 .sp-testimonial-free-section .sp-testimonial-client-designation{color: #444444;}#sp-testimonial-free-wrapper-1736 .sp-testimonial-free-section .sp-testimonial-client-name{color: #333333;}#sp-testimonial-free-wrapper-1736 .sp-testimonial-free-section .sp-testimonial-client-testimonial{color: #333333;}#sp-testimonial-free-wrapper-1736 .sp-testimonial-free {background : transparent;border: 1px solid transparent;border-radius: 0px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp-testimonial-free-wrapper-1736\" class=\"sp-testimonial-free-wrapper\"><div id=\"sp-testimonial-free-1736\" class=\"sp-testimonial-free-section tfree-style-theme-one\" dir=\"ltr\" data-preloader=\"\" data-swiper='{&quot;dots&quot;: 0, &quot;spaceBetween&quot;: 20, &quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;: false, &quot;pauseOnHover&quot;: true, &quot;slidesToShow&quot;: 1, &quot;speed&quot;: 600, &quot;arrows&quot;: &quot;0&quot;, &quot;autoplay&quot;: true, &quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;: 3000, &quot;swipe&quot;: true, &quot;swipeToSlide&quot;: false, &quot;draggable&quot;: true, &quot;freeMode&quot;: false, &quot;rtl&quot;: false, &quot;infinite&quot;: true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;: {&quot;lg_desktop&quot;:1 , &quot;desktop&quot;: 1, &quot;laptop&quot;:1 , &quot;tablet&quot;: 1, &quot;mobile&quot;: 1},&quot;navigation_mobile&quot;: true, &quot;pagination_mobile&quot;:true, &quot;autoplay_mobile&quot;:true}' ><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>BLE has been instrumental in helping Grace Bible Church develop discipleship minded Christians understand God\u2019s purpose for their work and view their workplace as His mission field.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Claude Hungerford<\/h4> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Associate Pastor Grace Bible Church, La Vernia, TX<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>BLE studies have helped many in our fellowship realize their career is their pulpit for ministry.\u00a0 \u00a0As a result, people are more boldly impacting others for Christ through their work who would probably never step foot through the front door of our church.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Lee Evans<\/h4> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Ministry Leader at Hunter\u2019s Glen Baptist Church, Plano TX\u00a0<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>Being a part of the BLE study in my office has definitely allowed me to be a part of a community that helps me have a missional mindset within our industry. It&#8217;s amazing that I have God and a family of people I can go to for spiritual counsel.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Erik Ramos<\/h4> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Residential Realtor<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>Being in a BLE small group at my office has enhanced my spiritual growth in the workplace\u2026 it has had a great impact on my business relationships.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Marcia Culbertson<\/h4> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Senior Commercial Property Manager<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>The BLE small group studies have had a remarkable impact on my marriage, my relationship with my kids and my relationships at work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Jaimie Hayne<\/h4> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Insurance Company CEO<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; el_id=&#8221;serving-row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666547932800{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Serving Churches to Make Disciples in the Marketplace&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_width=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The workplace is the largest unreached people group in the world. Unfortunately, the majority of believers have an undeveloped theology of work and little training or vision in how to live biblically in their work.<\/p>\n<p>BLE has been honored to partner with local churches in developing fruitful workplace ministries. Our approach is to come alongside church leaders and staff with the purpose of developing leaders within the church who can reproduce their efforts into the lives of others in the marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;727&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;image-fix&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1590&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;545&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666548306001{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666548490982{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Guidelines for Establishing a Successful Workplace Ministry in Your Church&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_width=&#8221;20&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;401&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intercede<\/strong> \u2013 Pray for God\u2019s leading, timing, vision and future leaders for the workplace ministry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invite<\/strong> \u2013 Invite a BLE representative to pray and strategize with you in light of your particular church\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Identify<\/strong> \u2013 Identify two leaders who will take responsibility for the workplace ministry under the supervision of the respective church staff leader.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduce<\/strong> \u2013 Introduce the church\u2019s vision for workplace ministry through sermons, seminars, videos, testimonies and Bible study groups. *<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invest<\/strong> \u2013 Allocate ample resources for vision development, training and materials for leaders to be equipped.<\/p>\n<p><em>*BLE has resources to assist pastors with sermons, seminars, videos, testimonies and studies<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666548545098{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666548684134{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;BLE Vision Casting Resources for Churches&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_width=&#8221;20&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;box-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Workplace Ministry Seminar&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>This Biblical based power point seminar with real life testimonies and videos provides foundational perspectives and principles on God\u2019s divine purpose and plan for work. Real life testimonies and videos. (2 hours)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;box-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Workplace Ministry Seminar&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>This training workshop will lay the foundation for ministry leaders within the church to be equipped in starting and sustaining a long-term workplace ministry in the church. 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