“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” – John 1:14

God didn’t just send a message. He sent Himself.

That’s the heart of the Gospel—the incarnation of Christ was the ultimate act of belonging. God didn’t stay distant. He came to be with us. And in doing so, He set the blueprint for how we, too, are meant to live: with others.

Belonging isn’t a bonus. It’s a birthright in God’s Kingdom. And for women of faith in the workplace, it might just be the greatest gift we give and receive.

Why Belonging Feels So Hard to Find

You don’t need stats to tell you what you already feel: loneliness is real, especially at work.

But in case you do: According to a 2023 Gallup study, only two in ten employees say they have a friend at work. And Harvard Business Review reports that workplace loneliness can lead to a 12% drop in productivity and a 21% decrease in performance.

Why? Because we were made to be in community.

As women navigating leadership, relationships, motherhood, ministry, deadlines, and dreams…we carry a lot. And without a safe place to process the weight of those loads, we burn out or, worse, we believe the lie that we’re the only ones struggling.

That’s why belonging isn’t just about having friends. It’s about building sacred spaces to be fully known, encouraged, and challenged to live out your calling.

The Church Was Built on Belonging

When Jesus called His disciples, He didn’t hand them individual mission statements and send them off. He built a community. A group of wildly different people learning together, failing together, growing together.

This model continues in Acts 2:44-47: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need…They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.”

That’s not just friendship. That’s belonging.

When we belong, we thrive. We lead with courage. We serve with joy. We endure hardship with hope.

What Belonging Looks Like at 4word

At 4word, we believe community is where calling gets real.

In our Community Groups, women gather monthly to share life and faith. In our Mentor Program, wisdom flows both directions as women support each other’s professional and spiritual growth. In our virtual Global Community, women across industries and continents are finding what they’ve longed for: a place to belong.

We know what it’s like to be the only Christian in the room. We know what it’s like to want more than small talk. And we know what happens when women of faith link arms: everything changes.

What Happens When You Belong

Belonging changes your:

• Confidence – You don’t second-guess your worth when you’re surrounded by women who see your value through God’s eyes.
• Courage – When you’re part of a faith-filled community, you make bolder decisions because you know others are praying you through.
• Calling – You gain clarity about your gifts and how to use them because you see how others are living theirs out, too.

Belonging also heals. The encouragement, accountability, and shared prayer in Christian community rewires the internal narratives we carry.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” —Galatians 6:2

We don’t just want to belong. We were made to.

How to Find (and Nurture) a Community That Gets You

Belonging doesn’t happen by accident. Here’s how to start:

1. Pray for connection. Ask God to open doors to relationships that feed your faith and align with your purpose.

2. Take the first step. Sign up for a 4word Local Group or to be a mentee in the 4word Mentor Program. 

3. Be vulnerable. Real belonging begins when we show up as we are—not just as we think we should be.

4. Stay consistent. Relationships grow through rhythms, not rush. Keep showing up.

5. Multiply the gift. If you’ve found community, extend it. Invite others in. One invitation could change someone’s story.

The Gift That Multiplies

Belonging is more than a feeling. It’s a seed.

When you give to 4word during our Year-End Giving campaign, you’re investing in the growth of Christian community for women who desperately need it—from Dallas to South Africa, from Atlanta to Warsaw.

You’re not just giving a donation. You’re giving the gift of belonging.

Let’s build that kind of world together.

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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.