RESOURCES from 4word
‘You cannot heal the wounds you don’t acknowledge.’
Joi Freeman shares how the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have affected her personally, and what we as a society must do if we want to see true, lasting change. Read More
Who Is Your Spiritual Support?
Amaryllis Sánchez Wohlever, MD, physician, coach, speaker, author of Recapturing Joy in Medicine, and 4word mentor, shares what spiritual accountability has meant to her and why she thinks it is vitally important to anyone looking for sustained growth as a Christian. Read More
Why Prayer Isn’t a ‘Quick Fix’
Kathryn Kilner, community outreach coordinator for 4word: San Francisco, has focused on growing and nurturing her prayer life and offers her tips for giving prayer the priority it deserves. Read More
“It’s hard but it’s possible.” — How to Break Down Systemic Racism
LaDonna Slade returns to the 4word blog to share from her heart about how we as a society and as fellow Christians can begin to break down the grip of systemic racism. Read More
How Professional Women Can Bless Their Churches
Lisa Adams, coach, pastor's wife, and leader of 4word: Saratoga Springs, talks about how she has learned to carve out a place for herself as a professional woman in a church family, and how you can do the same thing! Read More
‘This is about restoration.’ — A call-to-action from a 4word woman
We asked Nicole Dickens to share her thoughts on the current unrest in America. May her words light a fire within you to begin restoration! Read More
Why We Get Bored Studying the Bible
LaDonna Slade, speaker, coach, and small groups coordinator for 4word: Austin, shares a simple four-step fix to studying the Bible in a way that makes it easy to keep going! Read More
Overcoming the ‘Silent Strength’ of Mental Illness
Coleen Thomson, board member and small group leader for 4word: Philadelphia, shares openly about her lifelong battle with mental illness and how she has learned to remove the negative power it can have over her life. Read More
Learn How to See Your Perfection in the Midst of Mess
Rebecca Hawkins, a Senior Business Process Consultant and certified yoga instructor, shares her thoughts on how we can escape the lie of perfectionism and embrace God's idea of perfect for our lives. Read More
Knowing the ‘Next Right Step’ with Mental Illness—How to Be a Positive Support
Tammy McKinney, coach and Cedar Park small group facilitator for 4word: Austin, openly shares about her journey as a caretaker for her son on his mental health journey, and why knowing the "next right step" is the best approach to being supportive. Read More
Overcome the Impostor Syndrome, Reach Your Full Potential
Patricia Myers, executive leadership coach and 4word Board Member, shares her struggles with being confident in who she was and what women in the workplace can do to keep their own doubts at bay. Read More
True Friendships Don’t Have an Expiration Date
Trina Lee, 4word Mentor Program manager, gives her tips for cultivating and maintaining friendships across different seasons of life. Read More
Why You Should Have a Personal Board of Directors
Kristen Stockton, a business performance consultant, executive coach, and chair of 4word: Washington D.C., is here to tell you how to create your own personal board of directors and we promise, it's as great as you're imagining! Read More
Building Your Workplace Advocate Army
Emma Sharma talks about how to not only cultivate advocates for yourself but how to, in turn, reciprocate and be an effective advocate for others. Read More
Has the “Me Too” Movement Helped Men and Women Work in Harmony?
Kelly Thurman, 4word Board Chair and respected business executive, shares her thoughts on how women can break into "the old boys club" without sacrificing their personal beliefs and workplace styles. Read More
The Ins and Outs of Boundary Setting
Jill Perrin, 4word mentor and Executive Coach, shares her hard-earned tips for setting boundaries that make sense for your life. Read More
How to Handle a Workplace Bully
Julie Bolton shares her tips for handling a bully in your workplace and how to make sure you react in a way that is conducive to resolution, not detriment. Read More
It’s Kind To Be Clear About Expectations
Heidi Rasmussen, COO of freshbenies and 4word Board Member, discusses why much of conflict comes down to a lack of expectations being communicated. Read More
Communication’s Vital Role in Team Building
Even with the purest intentions, being a good team player and helping to build a strong team takes intentionality to make sure it doesn't derail. Trina Lee, 4word Mentor Program manager and 4word: Portland leader, shares her tips for being the best team player you can be. Read More
Want Wisdom? All You Have To Do Is Ask.
LaDonna Slade, speaker, coach, and small groups coordinator for 4word: Austin, guides us through the process of finding wisdom and good news: it's simple! Read More