RESOURCES from 4word
‘Tis The Season to Burn Out
This time of the year is truly magical, yet it also threatens to overwhelm many of us, as we try to enjoy every second of the holiday season while continuing to carry out our professional responsibilities. Before you succumb to "holiday burn out," we wanted to share with… Read More
How Satellite Dishes Bring Hope to the Middle East
Nancy Stafford has made a name for herself in Hollywood, starring in many movies and television series, including "Matlock" and Hallmark and Lifetime movies. She also carries a deep desire to minister to women, both in Hollywood and around the world, and is part of an amazing organization impacting… Read More
A Light for God in Hollywood
When Shari Rigby arrived in Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, she never could have imagined the plan God had for her to impact the lives of other women looking to make it big in Hollywood. ------ 4word: Tell our readers a little about yourself! Shari: I’d… Read More
Get Ready for Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving (what?!) and we at 4word wanted to share with you some of our favorite articles on thankfulness. This year has been packed full of every emotion, it feels like, and we all need a little reminder of all we have to thank God for as… Read More
Should You Hit ‘Pause’ On Your Career?
To celebrate the launch of Diane's latest book, Women Who Work, Love, Pray, we wanted to revisit one of the interviews featured in the book and get an update from Sonya Crawford Bearson to see where God has taken her and her family in the two years since… Read More
Veteran and Servant: Living Out My Faith in the Military
Rachel Sherburne, a former missionary serving troops and families turned business owner/speaker, served in the Air Force in Baghdad shortly after Saddam Hussein’s death and right as the troop surge began. Her experience of living out her faith in the military inspired her to begin a career ministering… Read More
Ashlyn’s Story: Finding Healing After Sexual Abuse
When Lisa Johnson’s daughter was molested at the age of six, their entire family went on a journey toward healing that has led to an incredible organization to help families going through situations just like theirs. ------ 4word: Share with us your daughter's story. Lisa: Let me begin… Read More
A “Game-Changer” for Breast Cancer
Last October, we spoke with the CEO of Concure Oncology, Sandra Rorem, to learn about a ground-breaking new breast cancer treatment. A year later, we check in with Sharon Purcell to see how the treatment is spreading out across the country and what women have to say about… Read More
“Community” is More Than a Buzzword
Carolyn Kaleel and Nancy Bolton have been best friends for over four decades and have learned a thing or two about what it takes to surround yourself with an edifying community. They share their story with us today and talk about their involvement in the Portland Fellows Program.… Read More
Connecting Women Back to Church
For over five years, 4word has been an advocate for women in the workplace. Many of the women we impact, however, are continuing to feel disconnected from their churches and aren't sure how to remedy their situation. Enter 4word's new Church Connect program! Caitie Butler, Church Connect Program Manager,… Read More
Were Men and Women Created Equal?
Donna R. Patrick, speaker, author, and worship leader, talks with us today about why we might have issues getting involved in church, and why men and women are not equal in the church. ------ 4word: Was being a church leader something you’ve always been passionate about? Donna: I… Read More
Finding Strength in Friendship
Are all friendships equal? Do Christian friendships have an edge over your other friendships? Author Beth Hicks weighs in on the uniqueness of Christian friendships and how you can benefit from them. ------ 4word: What led you to become a Christian author? Beth: I became a Christian… Read More
4word Turns Five!
4word recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary, so we asked our founder, Diane Paddison, to share why she started 4word and her hopes and dreams for the future. ------ 4word: What inspired you to found 4word? What was the initial response from others when you told them about 4word?… Read More
Should Everyone Give?
Should giving be part of everyone's life mission, or is giving only meant for certain people? In preparation for 4word Giving Day on Thursday, September 22, we spoke with Bob Buford of The Halftime Institute to ask him for his thoughts on giving and how having a life mission that… Read More
Available, Willing, Obedient
Julie Ziglar Norman never meant to follow in the footsteps of her father, Zig Ziglar, and become a public speaker. Read how she found herself speaking in front of crowds of thousands, as well as her advice for leaders who want to be effective in leading their teams. ------… Read More
Career Whisperer
When you want to start something new in your career, whether a new project or an entirely new field, it’s often an exciting but scary notion. Deborah Brommer discusses how her mentor, Susan Tolles, helped her make a big change (professionally and personally) through her mentorship. ------ 4word:… Read More
An Earthly and Eternal Investment
We are excitedly preparing to welcome the next round of mentors and mentees to the upcoming session of the 4word Mentor Program, but know that there are some out there who are considering the program but just aren't sure if it's for them. To help you decide, we… Read More
My Crowd-Sourced Marriage
Sharla Langston had a unique journey to finding her husband at the age of 50. Find out the secret to her success! ------ 4word: What made you want to minister to single Christians looking to marry? Sharla: Having married for the first time at 50, I don’t… Read More
A Woman’s Place
Katelyn Beaty is the first female managing editor of Christianity Today magazine and founder of Her.meneutics. Her first book, A Woman’s Place: A Christian Vision for Your Calling in the Office, the Home, and the World, was released on July 19th. Hear her story of what led her… Read More
Olympic “Ripple Effect”
Steve Haas, Senior Engagement Leader at World Vision US, shares his thoughts on “ripple effects” and how one particular ripple led to him befriending two Olympians. ------ 4word: Tell our readers a little about yourself and what drew you to World Vision. Steve: Before joining World Vision as… Read More