Your weekly roundup :: June 15 – 19

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

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How Professional Women Can Bless Their Churches

Lisa Adams, coach, pastor’s wife, and leader of 4word: Saratoga Springs, talks about how she has learned to carve out a place for herself as a professional woman in a church family and how you can do the same thing!

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“It’s hard but it’s possible.” — How to Break Down Systemic Racism

LaDonna Slade returns to the 4word blog to share from her heart about how we as a society and as fellow Christians can begin to break down the grip of systemic racism.

Listen to Episode 12 now!

Patty Ross, former executive with Nike and Apple and 4word Board Member, talks about what silent retreats and making time for daily quiet have helped her achieve in her career and personal life. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Equipped for What’s Next – a conversation with leading women in Media and Business

4word Founder Diane Paddison, 4word Advisory Board Member Kathleen Cooke, Margaret Kim, and Cynthia Garrett came together at the Australian Connect20 Online Media & Arts Summit to share ways we can emerge from all these changes and face the future with courage and purpose.

Hope For Heartbreak (with Ben Courson)

Debra Fileta with True Love Dates shares a conversation with Pastor Ben Courson where they discuss ways to practically deal with heartbreak and move forward.

5 Simple Steps to Spending More Time with God

Peter Jones with Relevant Magazine shares five simple steps to building the habit of meeting with God.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show

In case you missed it, here’s the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show featuring guest Dr. Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever.

4word: Local Group Events

4word is recommending that all our Local Groups follow their state and local mandates regarding meetings and public gatherings. Please check with your Local Group regarding any event cancellations or changes to virtual meetings.

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 – North Breakfast June Study Virtual – June 19 @ 8:00AM
• Philadelphia – Fairmount/Spring Garden Gathering – June 20 @ 10:00AM
• Saratoga Springs – June Gathering – June 20 @ 9:30AM
• Southlake – Virtual Coffee & Yoga Pants – June 20 @ 9:00AM
• Tulsa – Breakfast Group – June 20 @ 9:00AM
• Springfield – June Gathering – June 23 @ 5:30PM
• Chicago – Relationship Building Virtual – June 23 @ 7:00PM
• Charleston – Virtual Wednesday Gathering – June 24 @ 8:30PM
• Dallas – Bi-Monthly Bible Study – June 24 @ 6:30PM Virtual
• Houston – Virtual Bible Study – June 24 @ 7:30AM
• Philadelphia – ABS Monthly Gathering – June 24 @ noon Virtual
• Tulsa – Lunch Group – June 24 @ noon
• Bay Area – Silicon Valley Speaker – June 25 @ 4:30PM Virtual
• Colorado Springs – Virtual Featured Speaker Series – June 25 @ 6:30PM Virtual
• Palm Beach – Palm Beach June Fellowship – June 25 @ 7:00PM Virtual
• Washington DC – June Virtual Meet-Up – June 25 @ 6:30PM
• Oklahoma City – June Gathering – June 27 @ 10:00AM
• Austin – Northwest Gathering – June 28 @ 6:00PM Virtual

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