The Christian Working Woman

Christmas gives us incredible opportunities to share the gospel with others. As always, it doesn't have to be a weird, awkward, forced conversation. In fact, sometimes the best conversations are sparked by a simple question, an opportunity to listen, or a chance to show someone you care. On a recent Walking Worthy episode, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop discuss ideas on sharing our faith with others. They also share how to bring Jesus into the center, the importance of focusing on advent, how to approach office holiday parties, and more. You can listen to this episode on our website or on your favorite podcast platform.

📣 Calling all women who are just launching their careers! Have you heard of Equipped Influencers, a two-year mentoring program from The Christian Working Woman? This program was designed just for you and will help you live out biblical principles in the workplace and engage your career as your mission field. Through whole life discipleship, you will be equipped to live out your faith—to be influencers—in your workplace and in society as a whole. Want to learn more and apply? Check out Equipped Influencers here: https://lnkd.in/g-kWYqfQ

The ministry of The Christian Working Woman is only possible through the generous donations of people just like you! Time and again, our partners have helped us encourage, equip, and empower women all over the world, and this Giving Tuesday, you came through yet again. Thank you for helping us serve Christ’s ambassadors in the workplace. It’s not too late to give if you haven’t yet. Thanks to a matching gift, all donations will be doubled up to $30,000! Just head to christianworkingwoman.org to give today.

With Thanksgiving just days away, you probably are juggling holiday prep, travel plans, work deadlines, and family commitments. We get it. We are too! Yet, amid the busyness, may each of us soak up the beauty of thanksgiving. May we pause to reflect, practice gratitude, and call those around us to do the same. As followers of Christ, we have so much to be thankful for, and as a ministry, we do too! We're so grateful for the open doors God gives us into your life and in the lives of so many other women around the world. And we're grateful for you! You allow us to speak into your life, encourage you, and call you to grow deeper in your faith. Thank you! May you experience the love and peace of Christ this Thanksgiving, and may it lead you into deeper gratitude.

Do you have anyone in your life you just don't like very much? Most of us do, and as Christ-followers, we are called to love all people—whether we like them or not. Love—true love—is not based on our feelings. It doesn't matter if we feel love toward someone, because love is an action. So today, who is one person you can show genuine love to, whether you like that person or not? You can check out Mary Lowman's full thoughts on loving those we may not like at christianworkingwoman.org

Do you have a difficult boss? It can be challenging to deal with those in authority over us when we seem to do nothing but clash! As Christ followers, how do we handle a boss we can't seem to understand or work with? In a recent Coaching Moments video Julie Busteed shared biblical tips on how to navigate difficult situations with a difficult boss, and they may not be what you expect. You can check it out on your YouTube channel, and while you're there, be sure to like and subscribe. Have you dealt with a difficult boss? COMMENT below to share how you navigated this experience. #christianwomen #christianleaders #womenleader #christianleadership #difficultboss #biblicaladvice

How would you define joy? To many of us, joy feels like a difficult thing to describe. It's more than being happy. It's more than a feeling. For those who follow Jesus, joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit in our life. But what does it look like, and can we design a life with joy? Our dear friend Juni Felix has studied, written, and spoken on this topic extensively. She's helped countless people grasp the concept of joy and design their lives with it. If you're ready for this kind of life, join us for our next Zoom Get-together on Saturday, November 9 at 10 AM central time. You can learn more and register for this one hour learning event on our website. #joyatwork #christianleaders #christianleadership #joyinlife #webinar

How big of a priority is continual learning to you? Most of us know how important it is to continually grow, learn, and increase our skills and knowledge, but often, this practice can fall to the side. After all, when our work schedule is full and our lives are somehow fuller, who has the time? In a recent Coaching Moments video Lisa Bishop shared 5 practical tips to help you continue to learn no matter your stage of life or career. You can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gPfXEikQ And while you're there, be sure to like and subscribe for more faith-based career learning.

How do we lead confidently as Christian women in the workplace? In a recent episode of Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen talked with Catherine Gates, Executive Director for Polished Network, about her work and her book, The Confidence Cornerstone. They also talked about her journey and how it shaped her view of leadership, how God created women for work, mentorship and how women are built for relationship, and so much more. You can listen to the newest episode of Walking Worthy in the Workplace and in Life on our website or on your favorite podcast platform. While you're there, be sure to subscribe and rate the podcast so more women just like you can encounter biblically based resources and encouragement. https://lnkd.in/giPjvB5F

Unmet expectations, difficult clients, disagreeing with a coworker, and so much more can drive wedges between people and teams. Since conflict is part of our regular interactions, it matters how we handle it. Our words and actions amid conflict can build up or tear down our team and our trust. Jennifer Thomas, Ph.D., a clinical and community psychologist and author has experienced and helped clients navigate countless workplace conflicts. Join us for our upcoming Zoom Get-Together this Saturday, October 19 at 10 am Central Time. We’ll learn how to increase teamwork, resolve conflict, and build trust as Jennifer teaches from her newest book Making it Right at Work, coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman and Paul White. Together, let’s build healthier teams as we do conflict well! You can learn more and register for this online event here: https://lnkd.in/gFpb_8YT