Posts Tagged ‘campus ministry’

Investing in Younger Women

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

The last book on my “To Review” Docket was Becoming a Woman of Influence by Carol Kent. This book is put out by NavPress, which is always a really reliable publishing company. I tend to enjoy the quality of books they put out.

Becoming a Woman of Influence is about encouraging the reader to invest in the lives of younger women. Kent outlined some key points in how to make a lasting impact on others. Much of the book was a review for me, but for someone who has never taken a younger woman under her wing, this would be an excellent book to read. There is no hokey-ness to this book- only real examples from real people about what it looks like to mentor someone. I especially liked her chapter on Storytelling, which emphasized that we often learn best through hearing others’ stories. Sometimes mentoring can focus on information transfer, but often the power of stories is underestimated.

Anyway, an easy, refreshing read that had solid content. If you’ve been mentoring others, you probably don’t need to read this book, but if you would like to encourage another woman to invest her life in others (and you know she hasn’t), this could be a good gift!

After reading this, I’m curious… in your experience, what are some of the characteristics of women who have invested in you?

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Eating Disorder Guide for Campus Ministers

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

I recently attended an eating disorder and body image seminar at Asbury Theological Seminary. I’m posting a guide to eating disorders for campus ministers in hopes of raising awareness and providing some ways that campus ministers can help students on their campuses. If you know someone working with college students, please feel free to pass along this guide!

E.D. Resource Guide for C.M.

Also, please feel free to give me feedback on this guide or ask any questions you have about eating disorders.

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