ONE WEEK left to apply for the 4word Mentor Program

We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don’t take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentors:

“If you are looking for a place to be cared for and challenged, not only in your professional careers but also your personal growth and walk with Jesus Christ, then the 4word Mentor Program is a place to connect.” – Jeanette Robert, Mentor

Ready to join the 4word Mentor Program? Click here to apply!

What You Missed

Mondays with Diane

I Know that You are For Me.

Joy comes from feeling God’s loving presence, and with His presence comes peace. God, I know that you are for me. The moment when you realize the difference maker is not in the practice, it’s in the presence.

Wednesday Interview

Human Trafficking in the U.S.

Even though Annie Perkins, founder of Unlock Freedom, had a heart for missions work, she had no idea that God would be using her to combat the growing threat of human trafficking in the United States. Read how she began her journey to educate America’s youth (and their parents) on the dangers of sex trafficking.

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Make Your Next Career Move

As a 4word: Member Insider, you’re given exclusive access to numerous job openings across the country via the 4word Job Connections Board. We wanted to highlight a few jobs currently available. Just login to your 4word: Member Insider account to apply to one or more of these positions!

Not a 4word: Member Insider? Email your credentials to hello@4wordwomen.org to begin the application process.

Featured Company: Remington Hospitality Services

Location: Dallas, TX

Remington Hotels is one of the largest, privately held hotel management companies in the U.S. As a world class leader operating over 90 + hotels (Marriott, Hilton and Starwood) and over 17,000 hotel rooms in 27 states, our Guiding Principles, key hotel drivers and our Associates contribute to Remington having been consistently recognized among many of the world’s best lodging brands for our operational expertise and guest service results.

Open Positions on the 4word Job Connections Board
(login today to view more!)

Job #1: Vice President of Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
Encompass Home Health & Hospice – Dallas, TX
Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer, the Vice President of Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement is responsible for ensuring the company adheres to the industry’s standards of care, evidence based practice, ethical standards, and home office standards.

Job #2: Assistant Production Coordinator
Spirit Media – Clackamas, OR
Assistant Production Coordinator responsibilities include the comprehensive management of live and web events; from pre-production to event execution to post-event debrief. This is a full-time position located in Clackamas, Oregon.

Job #3: Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
Undisclosed – Dallas, TX
A global DFW company is searching for an experienced Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.

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Expresit is an app that allows you to honor the heroes and achievers in your life with just a few taps! By partnering with 4word, Expresit will automatically donate $1 to 4word for every feedback given with 4word as the affiliation (up to $5 per day!). Getting started is simple. Just click one of the buttons on the right to download the Expresit app to your Apple or Android device, select 4word from the drop-down menu in the Affiliation field of your profile, and you’re all set!

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Top Three

• Almost 50% of U.S. household breadwinners are women – Brian O’Connell with MSN reports on a new study which found a staggering number of women are now either primary or co-breadwinners for their households.

• Are Unrealistic Expectations Hurting Your Kids? – Jill Savage with Today’s Christian Woman urges parents to raise their children with grace, not perfectionism.

• The Rise of Evangelical Feminism – Jory Micah writes on Relevant Magazine about the growing number of “evangelical feminists” and what this means for the church.

Take Notice

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!: The next 4word Mentor Program session is now taking applications! The deadline to apply is April 22, 2016. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to get a mentor and get started on achieving your professional goals.

BIG CHANGE FOR FEMALE CAPITAL RAISERS: Geri Stengel with Forbes spoke with female capital raisers, including 4word Board Member Lisbeth McNabb, to hear about how the future is changing for these entrepreneurs.

SAY ‘I DON’T KNOW’: May Busch shares some tactful ways you can say, “I don’t know” without putting a damper on your intelligence.

NEXT 18 MONTHS ARE CRITICAL FOR GENDER PAY GAP: Lydia Frank writes on Money about why events in the next 18 months will play a crucial role in closing the gender pay gap in America.

DON’T CALL ME ‘SWEETIE’: Lydia Belanger with Entrepreneur interviews PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, who discusses why co-workers should never use “pet names” in the office.

4word: Local Group Events

Take a look at these upcoming 4word: Local Group event dates and see which one(s) you can attend. We’d love to see you there!

• Houston – Meet Up Monday – April 18 @ 5:00PM
• Tulsa – Roundtable Luncheon – April 19 @ noon
• Phoenix – After Work Event With Diane Paddison – April 20 @ 6:00PM
• Austin – Bee Cave/Lake Travis Meetup – April 25 @ 6:00PM
• Austin – Downtown, South Austin Meetup – April 25 @ 6:00PM
• Austin – North-Arboretum Meetup – April 25 @ 6:00PM
• Tulsa – Girls Night In – April 27 @ 6:00PM
• Nashville – Luncheon with Diane Paddison – April 29 @ 11:30AM
• Sewing Hope Foundation in Dallas – Meet Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe – May 1 @ 5:00PM
• Dallas – Membership Info Luncheon – May 6 @ 11:30AM
• Austin – City-Wide Gathering – May 11 @ 6:00PM

For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.

Video of the Week

What are big brothers for? Convincing you that there’s a zombie apocalypse starting while you’re still loopy from getting your wisdom teeth removed. That’s what.

A Pinterest Find

Whoever invented crock pots deserves some kind of medal. This Green Chile Chicken Enchilada soup is a yummy dinner that takes care of itself so you can enjoy more of your weekend!

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