Online Bible Study Sets

Everyone knows a pastor cannot lead a congregation without an intimate knowledge of Scripture. You might be surprised to learn, though, that no CEO can lead a company in ways that honor God without that same intimate knowledge of Scripture; or at the very least, without access to key advisors with that intimate knowledge.

It doesn't stop there, however. Every job, from truck driver to professional athlete, also matters more, and serves its culture and Creator more effectively, when the person filling that role has an intimate knowledge of Scripture. That's why the Bible repeatedly emphasizes the need for lay and spiritual leaders alike to "study to show themselves approved, workers who don't need to be ashamed." (II Tim. 2:15)

That's why we consider the workplace Bible studies to be the central content of this website. They deliver the wisdom of God in the context of discussions about matters most of us regularly face in the workplace.

These new Bible studies are designed to help you discover Biblical principles for tackling issues like:

finding balance,
dealing with stress,
resolving workplace conflict,
designing human resource system, or
dealing with difficult people,

While targeting specific workplace issues, these studies are also teaching you--in the language of the workplace--the fundamental principles of systematic theology (like the attributes of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, justification by faith, union with Christ, and other key aspects of personal faith). (Think "wax-on, wax-off" from the movie Karate Kid!)

Moments that Matter: Six Journeys Every Christian Should Make

Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6

Pastors in particular will find these studies a helpful tool because of their ability to do double-duty, infusing Biblical truths in a systematic fashion while dealing with issues and questions that matter to the lives of the members of their congregation every day.

Designed for both individual study and group discussion, we believe these studies work best when completed individually, and then discussed in group settings. They should be viewed as a progressive journey of learning. In other words, new believers will find these studies most helpful if they are completed in order, providing a road map of faith that takes a working Christian from the fundamental question: "Why do I exist"; and carries them through the Bible to the place where their everyday lives declare that Christ is Lord of the Marketplace.

Each study begins with a workplace anecdote that asks the user to consider how Scripture might address the circumstance. The anecdote is followed by questions and text that lead the user through a discovery process designed to effect one step in a process towards the intended change.

If you're looking for a primer on when to talk about God at work, how to do so, and what to say, we suggest this book, which is not yet available for electronic download.

We have a limited supply of these books available for $15, which describe to workers ways to appropriately discuss their faith in the context of their workplace settings. To order, follow the "donate" link below the electronic Bible studies below. Chapter headings include:

Why Bother?

Do I Have to Talk?

The Gentle Art of Persuasion

Learning the Importance of Silence

What Must Be Understood, What Must Be Said

Ready to Give An Answer

...Not Forgetting to Pray

Responsible Workers

Come, Let Us Reason Together

What If They Say "Yes!"

including the companion studies:

Following Phillip, Going Where We're Led

No Longer "Not Yet"

Breaking Down the Walls Gently

When We Shouldn't Speak

Knowing What to Say

Showing Ourselves Approved

The Preparation of Prayer

Responsible Workplace Evangelism

Scripture is Truth

Steps of Discipleship

     Desired Haven Ministries and Madetomatter.org provide these studies free of charge to individuals. Organizations wishing to use them in group settings may also download and use them without charge, so long as the CONTENT IS NOT ALTERED IN ANY MANNER, and so long as Desired Haven Ministries and Madetomatter.org are acknowledged in the printed materials distributed to participants. Groups wishing to edit the size of the studies for group use should submit drafts of their edits for prior approval to ensure the teachings remain consistent with Biblical principles and context.

   If you find these studies useful, please consider making a donation to Desired Haven Ministries. We have hundreds of additional studies waiting to be converted from outlines to online Bible study, and your contributions will enable us to make even more Biblical truth available for workers in today's culture.

     Click here to contribute: Got questions about the studies? Email the author at Randy@madetomatter.org.