Your weekly roundup :: March 29 – April 2

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

4word is looking for interns!

The 4word Internship Program provides interns with an opportunity to explore their future career field while developing personally, spiritually, and professionally. While this is a volunteer internship, the position offers lots of value to the Christian woman who is an aspiring professional. Interns gain value through the following perks and benefits:

• Scholarship for the 4word Mentor Program ($399 value), where participants are paired with a professional woman in our formal 10-week program to kick-start their career, personal, and spiritual goals.
• A complimentary one-year 4word Membership.
• Real-world experience in a relevant career field.
• The opportunity to connect with professional women all over the country from various industries and backgrounds.

Did Your Relationships Actually Get Better in 2020?

Picturing quarantine as a relationship builder might not be how you view your lockdown time, but we encourage you to switch lenses. 

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

Listen to Season 3: Episode 7 now!

Shae Bynes, co-founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, joins the podcast to share three tips she’d give any woman in the workforce who is struggling to bring order to her life.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Why HR needs to stop the clock on the women’s recession

Jen Colletta with Human Resource Executive discusses why flexibility on companies’ part is the key to stemming the tide of the She-cession. 

A Call for Empathy: Valuing Women’s Experiences in the Workplace During the Pandemic

The Saporta Report explains why a call for authentic empathy and understanding is required for meaningful change and progress for women in the workforce.

Suffering and Glory: Meditations on Holy Week and Easter

Kelli B. Trujillo with Christianity Today shares a list of reflections to help you draw ever closer to Christ as you journey with Him to the cross and rejoice at the empty tomb.

Catch the latest Mentoring Monday show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring Kathleen Hamilton.

4word: Community Group Events

Many of our Community Groups continue to host virtual meetings in 2021. If you are not connected yet, please join one! See the complete list of virtual meetings by clicking HERE.

National Virtual Speaker Events

• “The Art and Science of Influencing” next in series – Hosted by Washington DC – April 17, 10 AM EST

Ongoing Monthly Gatherings

• Houston Virtual Weekly Tuesday Study 4/6 @ 7:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Weekly Wednesday Bible Study 4/7 @ 7:30 AM
• Austin – South Small Group 4/8 @ Noon
• Austin Small Group – Tarrytown 4/8 @ 6:30 PM
• Houston Virtual Book Study – Intercessory Prayer 4/8 @ 7:00 PM
• Palm Beach County Fellowship 4/8 @ 7:00 PM
• Philly South Gathering 4/10 @ 10:00 AM
• Charleston Luncheon 4/13 @ noon
• Chicago Power Breakfast 4/13 @ 7:00 AM
• DuPage Virtual Meet Up 4/13 @ 5:30 PM
• Houston Virtual Weekly Tuesday Study 4/13 @ 7:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Weekly Wednesday Bible Study 4/14 @ 7:30 AM
• Twin Cities Luncheon 4/14 @ Noon
• Austin North/Central 4/15 @ Noon
• Colorado Springs Gathering 4/15 @ 6:30 PM
• Houston Virtual Book Study – Intercessory Prayer 4/15 @ 7:00 PM
• Portland Luncheon 4/15 @ Noon
• Dallas Monthly Virtual Breakfast 4/16 @ 8:00 AM
• Colorado Springs CEO Breakfast 4/17 @ 8:00 AM
• Philly Fairmount/Spring Garden 4/17 @ 10:00 AM
• Southlake Virtual Coffee & Yoga Pants 4/17 @ 9:00 AM
• Tulsa Breakfast Group 4/17 @ 9:00 AM
• Austin – NW Gathering 4/18 @ 6:00 PM
• Austin-Bee Cave/Lakeway Small Group 4/20 @ Noon
• Houston Virtual Weekly Tuesday Study 4/20 @ 7:30 AM
• San Antonio Luncheon 4/20 @ Noon
• Houston Monthly Gathering 4/20 @ 6:00 PM
• Austin Cedar Park Small Group 4/21 @ 5:30 PM
• Detroit Virtual Gathering 4/21 @ 5:30
• Houston Virtual Weekly Wednesday Bible Study 4/21 @ 7:30 AM
• Philly Old City/Historic District 4/21 @ 7:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Book Study – Intercessory Prayer 4/22 @ 7:00 PM
• Palm Beach County Study 4/22 @ 7:00 PM
• Phoenix Luncheon “Finding Purpose in the Slow” 4/23 @ 11:30 AM
• Oklahoma City Gathering Virtual Boss Lady Breakfast 4/24 @ 10:00 AM
• Nashville Gathering Virtual 4/26 @ 6:30 PM
• San Antonio Virtual luncheon 4/26 @ Noon
• Houston Virtual Weekly Tuesday Study 4/27 @ 7:30 AM
• Charleston Virtual Coffee & Catch Up 4/28 @ 8:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Weekly Wednesday Bible Study 4/28 @ 7:30 AM
• Austin Meet Up North 4/29 @ 5:30PM
• Austin Meet Up South 4/29 @ 5:30PM
• Houston Virtual Weekly Wednesday Bible Study 4/28 @ 7:30 AM
• Tulsa Virtual Luncheon 4/28 @ Noon
• Houston Virtual Book Study – Intercessory Prayer 4/29 @ 7:00 PM

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