You want to make a difference. But let’s be real: it can be hard to know where to begin.

There are so many needs. So many causes. So many people doing amazing things with time, energy, and talents that, frankly, you might not feel like you have. And yet something inside you keeps whispering: You were made for more.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need a platform, a massive following, or a groundbreaking idea to make a lasting impact.

Sometimes, all it takes is:

• A conversation.
• A coffee.
• A question asked.
• A story shared.
• A heart opened.

And in that space? Wisdom multiplies. Lives are changed.

The Quiet Power of Mentorship

Mentorship might not be as flashy as other impact-focused initiatives, but it has something few other things do: deep, personal, multiplying impact.

At 4word, we’ve seen it over and over again in the 4word Mentor Program: one mentoring relationship can shift the trajectory of two lives, and then ripple into families, companies, and communities.

And the best part? That mentorship impact works both ways.

In a 2023 Forbes study, 84% of people in structured mentorship programs said that the relationship had a significant positive impact on their personal and professional life. And 76% of mentors said the act of mentoring made them better leaders and more grounded in their purpose.

Mentorship isn’t just for the mentee. It grows the mentor, too.

Mentorship is Discipleship

Jesus didn’t build His ministry on mass events. He started with twelve people.

He walked with them. Talked with them. Corrected, encouraged, challenged, and loved them.

He mentored them.

Discipleship is mentorship with a spiritual lens. It’s wisdom shared with the intent of glorifying God, not just gaining insight. And it’s one of the clearest invitations we’re given in Scripture:

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

You don’t need a theology degree to make disciples. You just need a willing heart, an open schedule, and a desire to share what you’ve learned.

The Ongoing Effect of One Relationship

Maybe you’ve experienced it: that one woman who stepped in at just the right moment. Who reminded you of who you are and whose you are. Who helped you see a situation with fresh eyes. Who asked the question that cracked something open inside you.

Or maybe you were that woman for someone else.

Either way, you know the truth: mentorship isn’t just about guidance. It’s about transformation.

And when one woman is transformed, the ripple begins.

Wisdom Shared = Impact Multiplied

Here’s what mentorship looks like through the lens of 4word:

• A woman joins the 4word Mentor Program unsure of how to lead with both excellence and faith.
• She is paired with a mentor who listens, speaks truth, prays over her, and shares what she’s learned.
• Over the course of 10 weeks, their conversations spark clarity, confidence, and courage.
• The mentee begins leading differently. She starts a Bible study at work. She advocates for a teammate. She pours into someone younger.
• The mentor leaves the experience reminded that her wisdom still matters. That her journey was never wasted.

That’s what we mean when we say wisdom multiplies.

One conversation.
Two lives changed.
Dozens more impacted.

So Where Do You Start?

If you’re not sure how to step into mentorship (as a mentee or mentor), you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Start here:

1. Ask God to Open Your Eyes

Who is already in your orbit? Is there a woman who keeps coming to you with questions? Is there someone whose wisdom you’ve admired but never reached out to?

Sometimes the invitation to mentorship is already in motion. We just need to see it.

2. Be Honest About What You Need

If you’re feeling stuck, spiritually dry, or uncertain about your next move, mentorship might be your next right step.

Click here to learn more about how we pair women for purpose-driven mentorship experiences.

3. Don’t Wait to Be Perfect to Offer What You Know

Imposter syndrome will try to keep you from mentoring. Don’t let it.

If you’ve walked through something—a job transition, a faith crisis, a season of singleness or burnout or leadership challenge—you have wisdom that someone else needs.

Don’t hoard your hard-won lessons. Share them.

The Role of Generosity in Mentorship

Mentorship is generous by nature. You’re offering time, energy, insight, and presence.

And when you give financially to 4word, you multiply that generosity.

Your gift creates the structure and support for more women to experience transformational mentoring relationships. It equips mentors with training. It allows more women across industries and cities to find the wisdom they’re searching for.

One donation. One match. One ripple effect that reaches far beyond what we can see.

Join us in this work through our Year-End Giving campaign.

Because when wisdom multiplies, women rise.

Practical Tips for Mentorship (That Actually Work)

Whether you’re ready to be mentored or step into mentoring, here are a few ways to make the most of the experience:

If You Want to Be Mentored:

• Identify 1-2 specific areas where you need wisdom or growth.
• Look for someone who reflects godly character, not just career success.
• Be intentional: come prepared with questions, show up on time, and follow through.
• Pray before each meeting—ask God to speak through the conversation.

If You Want to Mentor:

• Reflect on the lessons God has taught you that might help someone else.
• Be open-handed: your role is not to fix, but to guide.
• Listen more than you speak.
• End each session with encouragement and prayer.

You Don’t Have to Change the World. Just Be Willing to Share What You’ve Learned.

To the woman who wants to make a difference but doesn’t know where to begin: mentorship might be your start.

Because when you give away your wisdom, you multiply your impact.

And when we multiply wisdom in community? The Kingdom advances.

Help us continue to make an impact on Christian women in the workplace that lasts. Give now through December 31, 2025, and watch your donation multiply its impact not just in your community—but around the world!

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Since 2013, Jordan has helped 4word tell its story and live out its mission through 4word’s digital content. She is the host of 4word’s podcasts, Work, Love, Pray and Driven 4word. Jordan also writes and coordinates the weekly 4word blogs and emails, and oversees the social media team.

When not writing for 4word, Jordan enjoys working on her latest book idea, catching up on the latest episode of Supernatural, and going “Pin crazy” on Pinterest as she and her family dream about homestead living. Jordan holds a BS in Advertising and Public Relations from Liberty University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. She lives in Monroe, Georgia, with her husband, DJ, and their young children.