With Millennial and Generation Z women coming of age in our churches and society, new approaches to women's ministry are required to meet their distinct needs. Drawing on decades of experience ministering to women, authors Sue Edwards and Kelley Mathews explain how their Transformation Model can energize women's ministry for all generations and in multiple settings. Individual chapters are devoted to applying the Model, which is centered on Scripture and building relationships, to ministry...

As more churches add women's ministry programs, there is a growing need to address the issues that naturally arise as women minister alongside one another and to one another. Given the fallen nature of the human heart as well as the complexities of personalities, conflict is an inevitable aspect of ministry. How do women deal with emotions when other women are insensitive, manipulative, or just plain mean? What does the Bible tell us? To be equpped for conflict, women must understand and m...

We are experiencing a mentoring crisis today. One key reason is that too many women cling to an outdated formulaic idea of what mentoring is all about. When we hear the word "mentoring" we conjure up a picture that fit our experience decades ago. Then we look in the mirror and don't see an adequate mentor staring back at us. Our preconceived ideas about what today's young women want in a mentor convince us we are not qualified to be mentors—but we are wrong. What we don't realize is that y...

40 Questions About Women in Ministry charts a course for understanding differing views on the topic. regarding the ministries of women. The accessible question-and-answer format guides readers to specific areas of confusion, and authors helpfully zero in on the foundations of varied beliefs and practices. Edwards and Mathews cover interpretive, theological, historical, and practical matters such as:What did God mean by the woman as man's "helper"?How is it ...

Mohammed bin Salman al Saud will one day be the king of Saudi Arabia. He already leads the Middle Eastern nation on behalf of his father, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Widely referred to as MBS, bin Salman wants to modernize his country, letting its people enjoy movies and music, and allowing women to drive and work. But many people think the nation still has a long way to go. Saudi Arabia still spies on its citizens and arrests people for speaking out against the government. Part of the Worl...

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One of the biggest decisions a young person must make is what to study in college. While some types of degrees narrow a student’s focus, other degrees provide students with numerous career options. A computer science career is among the latter. Some people with a computer degree work in software development while others become robotics engineers. Some computer science graduates pursue positions as ethical hackers while others become game designers. Part of the 10 Ways to Use a College Degr...

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Jen Welter has always been drawn to sports. A natural athlete, she played tennis as a child. But an elite coach discouraged her from continuing with the game because of her small size. He thought she lacked the strength needed to excel in the game. A standout soccer player, she was also interested in American football. But there was no high school football team for girls. Welter didn’t let this stop her from playing, and later coaching, the sport she loved most. Part of the Women Blazing t...

Emmanuel Macron had never held a political office when he became France’s president in 2017. Two years into his presidency, protests broke out against a new gas tax he had created. He responded by holding a series of public debates where French citizens could voice their concerns. He knew that one of his most important jobs as the nation’s leader was listening to the people. But the challenges he would face were far from over. Part of the World Leaders series, Emmanuel Macron, President of...

Group career guidance has grown rapidly in popularity over the last five years. Increasingly seen as both rewarding and cost-effective, it offers rich opportunities for peer learning, shared insight and a greater sense of belonging. But for many career professionals more familiar with one-to-one work, it can feel like a daunting shift.Written by experienced careers experts, Group Career Guidance and Coaching provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to planning ...

"The most important business book of the year" - EsquireThere's never been more discussion around diversity and inclusion in the workplace. From gender pay gaps and the #MeToo movement to Black Lives Matter, it seems that every organization has finally recognised that lasting change needs to happen.Various studies show that the most successful and productive senior management teams are those which are truly diverse and eclectic. Yet there remains o...