Your weekly roundup :: June 1 – 5

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

“I pray that we as a community will listen, have compassion, put love into action, go to God’s Word, and pray.”

Click here to read Diane Paddison’s official statement regarding the horrible acts of injustice bringing our nation to acknowledge that injustice still exists.

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Why We Get Bored Studying the Bible

Homeschool teacher. Zoom meeting moderator. Craft-time coordinator. How many job titles are you balancing? When we’re at our busiest — or most stressed — it’s easy to skimp on time with God. But LaDonna Slade from 4word: Austin is sharing ways we can experience more worship.

Did you know our Monday blogs are now available in Spanish? If you or someone you know is interested in receiving these blogs each week, click here. 

Listen to Episode 11 now!

Kim Vastine, a Dallas/Ft. Worth area realtor and the Chaplain for 4word: Southlake, explores why we struggle to bring our faith to work and the advantages we have as Christians in the workplace. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Our work, love, pray favorites

5 Steps for Women to Combat Burnout

Ellen Keithline Byrne with Harvard Business Review shares her advice for women leaders facing burnout.

What Will Marriage Be Like In the Future?

Greg Smalley with Focus on the Family discusses the impact of the pandemic stress on couples and how that stress will either strengthen or weaken their marriage.

How the Church Can Keep Fighting for Black Lives Once the Headlines Move On

Mary Pollard with Relevant Magazine shares how Christians can make sure they continue to upend racism in their communities.

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 Kristen Stockton.

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!

• Nashville – June Gathering – June 8 @ 7:00PM
• Charleston – June Virtual Gathering – June 9 @ noon
• Chicago – June Power Breakfast – June 9 @ 7:00AM
• Colorado Springs – June Lady Boss Breakfast Virtual – June 9 @ 8:00AM
• Southlake – June Breakfast – June 9 @ 8:30AM
• Dallas – Bi-Monthly Bible Study – June 10 @ 6:30PM
• Houston – Virtual Bible Study – June 10 @ 7:30AM
• Austin – South Small Group – June 11 @ noon
• Palm Beach – Palm Beach County June Study – June 11 @ 7:00PM
• Philadelphia – Chester County Gathering – June 11 @ 6:30PM
• Phoenix – Happy Hour Gathering – June 11 @ 6:00PM
• Austin – Heart Connect Virtual Prayer Gathering – June 15 @ 5:30PM
• Austin – Bee Cave/Lakeway Small Group – June 16 @ 11:45AM
• Bay Area – San Francisco June Gathering – June 16 @ 6:00PM
• New York City – Virtual June Gathering – June 16 @ 7:00PM
• San Antonio – June Luncheon – June 16 @ 11:45AM
• Austin – Cedar Park Small Group – June 17 @ 5:30PM
• Detroit – June Social – June 17 @ 5:30PM
• Houston – Virtual Bible Study – June 17 @ 7:30AM
• Philadelphia – Old City/Historic District Gathering – June 17 @ 7:30AM
• Portland – June Luncheon – June 18 @ noon
• 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
• Austin – Northwest Gathering – June 21 @ 6:00PM
• Springfield – June Gathering – June 23 @ 5:30PM
• Charleston – Virtual Wednesday Gathering – June 24 @ 8:30PM
• Dallas – Bi-Monthly Bible Study – June 24 @ 6:30PM
• Houston – Virtual Bible Study – June 24 @ 7:30AM
• Philadelphia – ABS Monthly Gathering – June 24 @ noon
• Tulsa – Lunch Group – June 24 @ noon
• Colorado Springs – Virtual Featured Speaker Series – June 25 @ 6:30PM
• Palm Beach – Palm Beach County June Fellowship – June 25 @ 7:00PM
• Washington DC – June Virtual Meet-Up – June 25 @ 6:30PM
• Oklahoma City – June Gathering – June 27 @ 10:00AM

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