Publisher's Synopsis
Do the women in your small group study feel overbooked, overworked, overwhelmed, and under-appreciated? Give them a fresh perspective on their worth and their work with this Bible study based on the award-nominated Sacred Work in Secular Places.This convenient field manual contains everything you need to lead an intimate and practical six-week Bible study.Whether you are a reluctant new leader or seasoned facilitator, this simple guide will help you create a space where women feel loved, accepted, and comfortable. You will see women blossom as they enjoy relationship-building fellowship while discovering their invaluable worth and work.What people are saying about the Sacred Work in Secular Places Field Manual: "Work is hard for most people. But women seem to face a disproportionate share of situations that can steal our joy and make us wonder "what's the point?" This study provides real, authentic examples of what women experience at work and in life. You'll gain insight into how you can turn to God for guidance in even the most painful situations and be encouraged by what can happen when you follow His lead. The thought-provoking questions are sure to help you gain a more biblical perspective on your work. You'll see your work not only as a way to partner with God, but also as a way to love the people He has placed right there with you."Catherine Gates, Senior Director of Content and Partnerships, WorkMatters.org "If you have a heart to bring women together to deepen their walk with the Lord, this field manual is the perfect resource to help you make this prompting a reality. This small group leader's guide will give you a framework to build intimate community and facilitate transformational discussions. Joan Turley, Marian Ward and Teri Capshaw bring you their collective wisdom and inspiration from their work and life experiences. Their authenticity and real-life stories will help you create a safe environment for women to break free from self-limiting beliefs, understand their worth, and propel them toward their potential. This step-by-step guide is all you need to be a catalyst for hope so needed by women today." Linda Outka, Leadership Coach, Founder of Breakthrough Solutions, Inc. and author of Pebbles in My Shoe: Three Steps to Breaking through Interpersonal Conflict "Whether you are a reluctant new leader or seasoned facilitator, this simple guide will help you create a space where women feel loved, accepted, and comfortable. You will see women blossom as they enjoy relationship-building fellowship while discovering their invaluable worth and work." Niccie Kliegl, CEO Fulfill Your Legacy, and author of "The Legacy Series" "This Field Manual will inspire and equip any woman with a heart for her co-workers and community. In it she will find both Scriptural truth and stories of the modern-day workplace demonstrating that God has a purpose for the labor of our hands. How we spend the waking hours of our day matters! This study is for any woman desiring to increase her influence and impact in the workplace so that she might be a force for love and a witness of God. Take these lessons to heart and see what God will do!" Kimberly MacNeill, author/speaker, www.theinspirationlounge.org "As I became an owner and partner in a business, I had the honor of meeting Joan and working through Sacred Work with her side by side. It showed me how we could promote, teach and believe in the ones who were entrusted to our care. Through hard times, this continuously pointed me to Jesus and reminded me WHO I work for, and WHY I was where I was. I believe this Field Manual will do the same for you. Be lifted up, inspired and know you were made for this!" Lauren Gish, Owner/Partner, Fruition Salon, fruitionsalon.com
