A Message from our Founder...

For years, I have observed a transformation among many workplace believers. A trend you won’t see reported in TIME or NewsWeek; you’re unlikely to see it featured in the business pages of the newspaper and it’s not making headlines on your local evening news. Today’s workplace believers are embracing the concept of integrating their faith and work, thus becoming “salt and light” right where they are planted.

Today's marketplace is in the beginning stages of a reformation, a reformation that is returning us to our roots of understanding what the early Church understood: that work is a holy calling through which God moves to transform lives, cities and nations. In Genesis chapter one, God is busy creating a world that is good. God then instructs men and women (via Adam and Eve) to serve as "overseers" of His creation: to use its resources wisely, to help humanity and to glorify God. Additionally, people are given gifts and talents that are to be utilized and exercised in their daily lives. Indeed, working in the business world is a legitimate and valid spiritual calling. After all, Jesus Himself was a skilled laborer and many of His disciples were small business owners. Notably, over 50 percent of the parables Jesus taught were related to and situated in the marketplace. Jesus taught that His followers were to take dominion of the earth, to faithfully use their talents, and not to hide their light under a bushel. He offers powerful and transforming possibilities to all people, most certainly including those in business environments. Living a "faith life" at work is a valuable way to inject God right into the lives of the people we come in contact with on a day-to-day basis. This reinforces and underscores the efforts and impact made by the traditional church.

As a result of my reading and hearing the exciting, real life testimonies of various workplace believers, God birthed in my heart the vision for this online WebMag, Believers in America®. Directed specifically to Christian businessmen and women, the primary focus of Believers in America® is to encourage, affirm and highlight the various stories of business professionals who are making an impact on the people they are surrounded by. In so doing, they share His love for them and influence their workplace, an environment which God wants to transform for His glory.

I've heard it said that, "Behind every statistic is a person. Behind every person is a life. Behind every life is a story." To that I would add, "EVERY story is important and relevant." It’s my desire that these inspiring narratives would serve to strengthen the body of Christ by offering a fresh resource for people seeking to understand and live out their workplace callings. Perhaps you're at a point in your career where you feel stale and ineffective. I've certainly been there and understand that unique frustration. As you read through the true words of these workplace believers, ask Jesus to open your eyes to the opportunities around you and to renew your vision for sharing His love with others in your arena of influence. I guarantee you will begin your workday with renewed excitement and zeal, and complete your day with a deep fulfillment which translates into the TRUE meaning of success. That's our overriding mission.

Believers in America® endeavors to promote your success, the kind of success that the Apostle Paul wrote about
in 1 Cornthians 1:4-8:

I can never stop thanking God for all the generous gifts He has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. He has enriched your church with the gifts of eloquence and every kind of knowledge. This shows that what I told you about Christ is true. Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He will keep you strong right up to the end...(1 Cor. 1:4-8)

• Success means... learning to thank God for the generous gifts given to you.
• Success means... knowing you belong to Christ.
• Success means... understanding that you have been enriched with gifts and knowledge.
• Success means... using those gifts to advance His kingdom here on earth.

Each month our complimentary WebMag will be delivered directly into the inbox of your email program. Every issue of Believers in America® presents the uplifting first-hand accounts from men and women just like you and me, workplace believers who sense a calling to a higher purpose. The challenge for us is to draw on our faith and raise awareness of God's presence at work…a profound opportunity to make a difference, not just a living!

For His glory,
Bill Weaver

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Believers in America® (BIA) was founded by our President and Executive Director, Bill Weaver. For over thirty-five years, Bill Weaver served as founder and President of Weaver Associates, a full-service graphic design studio located in the metro Atlanta area. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Mr. Weaver was selected as one of twenty-four web-producers worldwide to be partnered with RealNetwork in the development of new design concepts for the Internet. Bill’s creative talents have been reflective not only of his upscale creative style and sensitivity, but of his personal integrity as well. This hallmark was recognized by those he came in contact with and Mr. Weaver has been afforded the honor of serving on the Board of Directors for several of his clients and associates.

Successfully fulfilling the creative needs of the many clients he has worked with throughout his distinguished career
has been both stimulating and satisfying, however, Mr. Weaver considers one of his greatest accomplishments to be maintaining long-standing relationships with those he has been privileged to serve. It has always been his desire to manifest Christ in his daily business endeavors. Looking back, Mr. Weaver realizes these were the very roots of his call
to establish the ministry of Believers in America®. The foundation was set by Christ and Mr. Weaver is both humbled and challenged as he proceeds to the next chapter in his distinguished and successful career.