RESOURCES from 4word
Is a Mentor Worth It?
At 4word, we talk about mentorship a lot. It’s something I passionately believe in, and it’s one of the pillars of 4word and why I founded it. The fall session of our 4word Mentor Program is accepting applications through Friday, September 2, 2016, so if you’ve been thinking about connecting with a mentor or… Read More
Fixes, Finances & Fall Session
Why should you be part of the 4word Mentor Program? We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentors: “What would… 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
Mentoring is for Misfits
Do you ever feel like a misfit? Like you don’t quite fit in with some of the images we see of polished, professional women? Time and again, I’ve seen women discover they’re not the misfit they thought they were through mentoring. When we connect with a mentor with… Read More
Emojis, Emotions & Equal Pay
Why should you be part of the 4word Mentor Program? We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentees: “Going through the… 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
When My Church Community Let Me Down
"Community" is a buzzword we hear everywhere we turn. In the media today, we see examples of both good community and bad: the racial unrest plaguing America and much of the world on one side, and countries rallying behind their Olympic teams on the other. Every individual experiences many… Read More
Accomplishments, Applications & A Woman’s Place
Why should you be part of the 4word Mentor Program? We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentors: “The 4word Mentor Program… 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
What Makes a Mentor Great
We hear a lot about the benefits of mentoring today, but mentoring itself is not a new phenomenon. Mentoring has always been part of God’s design for weaving together the lives of His people. Titus 2:3 paints a picture of older women teaching and training younger women in “what is… Read More
Moms, Mentors & Motivation
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Pokémon Parenting While the world obsesses over the latest game craze, Lori Berry is looking deeper. She discusses the positive take-aways from Pokémon Go that we can use to help mentor our children, guide them in their relationship with God,… 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
Pokémon Parenting
As I have watched the phenomenon of the latest video game sensation reach to ridiculous heights and consume my kids’ time, I have decided not to fight it. Instead of resenting Pokémon Go, I have resolved to learn from it. I’m asking questions like: "How do we get… Read More
Pokemon, Parenting & Partnering
What You Missed Mondays with Diane My Big Fat Family Vacation Growing up as the oldest of seven kids, Jordan Johnstone experienced some crazy family vacations. Today, she shares her guide to having the best summer family vacation, including planning tips to help things run smoothly… Read More
Don’t Be So Quick to Say No
As a woman driven by demanding careers, Anita Phillips learned early on that in order to maintain a healthy work/life balance, she’d have to set some boundaries. She talks with us today about how to protect your time away from work. ------ 4word: What drew you to… Read More
My Big Fat Family Vacation
I am the oldest of seven kids. Yep, seven. Growing up, I caught on fairly quickly that our family was different from most of my friends' families. Spaghetti was a dinner we rarely (if ever) ate, due to the amount of little hands just waiting to paint the… Read More
Conflict, Career & Christine Caine
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Two Tips For Your Boss When You Go On Vacation Are you hesitant to take advantage of your paid vacation time? Diane Paddison shares how making intentional time for vacation helps you learn to set boundaries, recharge personally and build… Read More
Define Your Dash
We learned last week how Christa Steele rose to such professional acclaim at a young age. Now we learn how this meteoric rise affected her work/life balance to the detriment of her family. ------ 4word: As your professional journey rocketed forward, did your personal life and relationships… Read More
Two Tips For Your Boss When You Go On Vacation
Summer is in full swing, and many of us are enjoying long weekends, road trips, and beach getaways with family and friends. But are you taking full advantage of your vacation time? Studies show that close to half of American workers do not use all of their paid… Read More
Marketing, Middle-Age & Multiple Jobs
What You Missed Mondays with Diane What To Do With a Bad Boss No one wants to dread going to work because they have a bad boss! Even the best job can turn unenjoyable if you’re having problems with your manager. Whether he or she is… Read More