{"id":1660,"date":"2022-10-23T22:17:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T03:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bleonline.org\/?page_id=1660"},"modified":"2023-08-08T08:31:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T13:31:10","slug":"ble-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bleonline.org\/ble-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"BLE Groups"},"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_1666562235192{background-image: url(https:\/\/bleonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/banner-2.jpg?id=442) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;BLE Groups&#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_1666562272388{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cThere is a uniquely dynamic and elevated spiritual experience when people interact over Scriptural truths and pray within their workplace.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Joe Carroll<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666659270914{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;449&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Join A BLE Workplace Group&#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_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677513986103{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">BLE groups are not just a Bible study. BLE groups show a new way of working that will indelibly transform your thinking while inspiring you with fresh purpose. BLE groups also focus on showing practical ways to apply the Bible to everyday work within the encouraging community of other committed workplace Christians.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are interested in joining an existing BLE group or need help in starting your own group, we can help you. BLE has helped thousands of workplace Christians from very diverse vocations to experience life changing results both in their own lives and in the lives of their businesses or organizations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666659261416{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;box-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sample of BLE Group Studies&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]BLE Group studies address relevant workplace issues requiring commitments from the members and the only cost is for the materials. Below is a listing of current study materials which can be obtained here.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Embracing God\u2019s Vision in My Work<\/li>\n<li>Experiencing God in My Work<\/li>\n<li>Investing My Life<\/li>\n<li>Marketplace Excellence<\/li>\n<li>The Christian Work Ethic<\/li>\n<li>M.B.A. Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;box-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Types of BLE Groups&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Some BLE groups are for a set duration of time (4 to 10 weeks) while others are ongoing small groups of Christians who create a BLE community within a company or organization. In some cases, a BLE group may be a committed \u201cclosed\u201d group who require standards of participation for personal spiritual growth. In other cases, a BLE group may be \u201copen\u201d to whoever can join when they can for the purpose of reaching out to others. We can help you discern what is best for you.<\/p>\n<p>See Events page for existing BLE groups that are forming or are currently \u201copen\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;box-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FORGE Forum Groups&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]A FORGE Forum is a small group of Christian workplace leaders who are who aspire \u201cto lead like Jesus\u201d. FORGE Forum Groups are typical 4 to 8 Christian leaders who have impact on creating the culture of their workplace and who are committed to confidentially engage with other leaders for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pursuing Christ as their Primary Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Living a Fully Integrated Spiritual Life<\/li>\n<li>Prioritizing God\u2019s Kingdom over Personal Ambitions<\/li>\n<li>Humbly Learning from Other Workplace Leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;box-shadow&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Virtual Groups&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]BLE Virtual groups allow connection, encouragement and teaching for those with limited schedule availability.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/bleonline.org\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page for existing virtual groups that are currently available.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666563351384{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/bleonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/join-BG.jpg?id=110) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Are you ready to join our next event?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Join an Event&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbleonline.org%2Fevents%2F|title:Events&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1666563392388{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Join A BLE Workplace Group&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232b2b2b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_width=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>No matter where you live, BLE can provide you with the resources and training to start your own workplace Bible study group.<\/p>\n<p>Integrating the powerful truths of the Bible into your work will have a profound effect on you and those you interact with in your work. It\u2019s not uncommon for people to feel unqualified about starting a group or to have concerns how others might respond. Below are some guidelines to help you get started:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pray<\/strong> \u2013 Pray for God\u2019s leading, timing, connections and opportunities develop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>People First<\/strong> \u2013 Keep people as a priority. Think about meeting needs rather than bringing in a pre-conceived agenda or program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan<\/strong> \u2013 Plan for the long haul. It\u2019s better to keep it simple and start with a few people than to try to take on too much or something that\u2019s not sustainable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perspective<\/strong> \u2013 Stay encouraged and allow God to do things in His timing. Sometimes just meeting with one other person and reading the Bible together for 15 minutes is a great start. After that develops, invite another and see it grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner<\/strong> \u2013 We\u2019ve been equipping Christians lead workplace groups for many years. We can help you in selecting the best resources or even possibly have one of our trained leaders walk alongside you in starting a group. We\u2019d be honored to partner and pray with you. 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