Your weekly roundup :: June 18 – 22

As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy.

This week’s blog: “Suffering Can Bring Joy”

4word founder Diane Paddison shares what walking alongside her daughter during her over 3 year battle with severe chronic pain has taught her about the joy you can find, even in the midst of suffering.

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Are you a real, passionate, faithful woman who would love to be part of a global community of Christian women in the workplace? 4word is currently searching for a Local Group Assistant and interns! Click here for information on the Local Group Assistant position, and click here for information on the 4word Intern Program.

Please direct applications and questions to Irrayna Uribe, Manager of Operations and Human Resources, by email: irrayna@4wordwomen.org

Our work, love, pray favorites

Five Things to Know Before Taking Your First Job

Elise Daniel writes for the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics with her advice for navigating the workforce as a millennial.

How You Can Really Help Someone Struggling in Mental Health

Matt Conner with Relevant Magazine opens up about his own battle with mental health and the one thing that helps him through the dark times.

Decades of Marginalizing and Silencing Women Have Left Evangelicals Morally Compromised

4word woman Peggy Wehmeyer writes for Dallas News and shares her own battle against male opposition of female leadership within the church.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring Jennifer Roach!

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!

• Dallas – June Meet-Up Monday – June 25 @ 5:30PM
• Springfield – June Gathering – June 27 @ 11:30AM
• Charlotte – June Gathering – June 28 @ 11:30AM
• Austin – Support Foster Village – June 30 @ 9:00AM

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

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