My name is Amanda & I’m really glad you’re here!
I gave my first message to a congregation when I was in second grade—standing on a stack of books just to reach the podium. That early calling never left me. By the time I was 21, I committed to reading the Bible cover to cover every single year, a practice I've maintained ever since. My study goes deep: comparing the nuances between numerous translations including NET, NIV, The Message and NKJV, using an exhaustive concordance for word studies, and exploring the historical significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Apocrypha. For me, it's about understanding context and getting it right.
That same diligence shaped my ministry experience. In 2000, I was part of a 20-person team that planted a church, an experience that solidified my passion for building communities of faith from the ground up.
But here's the thing: even with all that biblical knowledge and ministry experience, I still felt a massive "faith-work gap" when I entered corporate America. As an HR professional, I knew the risks. The "what-ifs" paralyzed me. So I did what I always do—I approached it with the same diligence as my Bible study. I researched employment laws, dissected Title VII protections, and studied our policies until I understood exactly where the boundaries were.
That diligence paid off. I've since successfully launched Bible studies in two different corporate environments, navigating HR concerns while building community based on the Word of God.
This guide is the framework I used to bridge that gap—to move past the fear and start meaningful faith conversations at work. You're not just getting legal advice. You're getting a roadmap built on professional compliance, church-planting grit, and decades of biblical integrity—from someone who's been answering the call since second grade. Welcome!
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You don't have to be perfect. Your first meeting won't go exactly as planned. You'll forget things, stumble over words, maybe have tech issues. That's completely normal. The people who show up aren't expecting perfection—they're looking for authenticity.
Small is significant. If two people show up to your first meeting, that's a victory. Jesus said "where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them" (Matthew 18:20). Two people is enough. Three people is a movement. Don't be upset at small beginnings.
Your obedience matters more than your outcomes. God calls us to faithfulness, not necessarily to success as the world defines it. Whether your study grows to 20 people or stays at 3, you're being faithful. That's what counts.
You're filling a real need. The shift to remote and hybrid work has left millions of Christians disconnected from faith community during their work hours. What you're creating matters. It's needed. You're pioneering something important.
You're not alone. Thousands of others are starting workplace Bible studies too. You're part of a broader movement of Christians who refuse to compartmentalize their faith. When you feel discouraged, remember: others are doing this exact same thing right now.
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
- 1 Corinthians 15:58