55% of the workforce today is made up of Women. 36% of the population of the United States of America proclaim to be Born Again Believers in Jesus Christ.  That means almost 33 million working women who follow Jesus.  Where do they go for specific discipleship in connecting their faith to their work and living out their calling in their workplace?  There are more and more ministries popping up around the United States specifically focused on the unique needs of the Christian Working Woman. Today we head off to Charlotte NC to talk with Nadya Dickson, National and International Director of The Master’s Program for Women, online at www.TheMastersProgramforWomen.org

Nadya Dickson came from a loving home but it wasn’t until her time at University that she met Jesus.  Over the years she has learned that “practice makes progress”.  This eventually led her to participate in The Masters Program for Women.  During her time of participation as a student in her cohort she was able to write her life mission statement.  She was surprised to discover that helping women was a part of that mission.  She usually found herself resisting women centered activities, especially in her home where she is the only female.  Her mission statement begins “To unleash women to walk in fullness of Christ….”  Wow, what a statement.  After participating as a student, she became a coach and is now the National and International Director for The Masters Program for Women. 

Their 3-year program has a total of 12 full day sessions with a 12-woman cohort, and several individual coaching opportunities to really learn from The Master and create a life mission.  You can find out all of the details at www.themastersprogramforwomen.org . Nadya shared about the opportunity for listeners to attend a 1-hour briefing to decide if this might be your next steps in growth. 

Nadya told us a story about a graduate who has created www.Fashionandcompassion.com and is continuing to help other women grow through this opportunity.  TMPW is idea for women in leadership that want to steward their influence, understand their calling or in a place of preparing or entering transition. 

Featured Guests: Nadya Dickson

Ministry/Workplace: The Master’s Program for Women

YouTube Video Interview

For thousands of years, the body of Christ has wrestled with A Woman’s Place, at work and at home. What did Jesus say and demonstrate in his life on how he felt? We’re talking with Katelyn Beaty about her book A Woman’s Place.

Featured Guest: Katelyn Beaty

Workplace/Ministry: Katelyn Beaty

Christian Working Women have unique challenges in their work and personal lives. Stephanie Winslow gets that, we’re talking with Stephanie as she shares from her book – From the shop floor to the board room.

Featured Guest: Stephanie Winslow

Workplace/Ministry: Stephanie Winslow

Our “SheWorks4Him” Radio Series rolled on today as iWork4Him National Brand Ambassador, Caroline Mendez, and Martha powered the hour with guest Ellie Nieves to learn about Ellie’s lessons on leadership and to get her thoughts on women in leadership roles. 

Ellie is a legislative lawyer, politician, business woman, a breast cancer survivor, and the founder of Leadership Strategies for Women – a company that develops webinars and seminars that teach women to show up, speak up, and step up in their careers. Ellie was inspired to launch Leadership Strategies for Women in an effort to mentor other working women from a place of partnership and collaboration.   

Ellie Nieves is a Contributor to Chapter 8 of The sheWorks4Him Field Manual. 

Featured Guest: Ellie Nieves  

Workplace/Ministry: Leadership Strategies for Women

In this special edition of iWork4Him Martha interviews author Diane Paddison, whose book, Work Love Pray, and women-centered workplace ministry, 4word Women, are founded on the principal of placing a priority on workplace relationships while also honoring God. 

Did you know that the workplace demographic is shifting? 70% of women with children are active in the workforce today, 50% of women have advanced degrees, and in 40% of families the primary breadwinner is the woman. Despite this, 17-20% of Christian working women are leaving the Church. 

Diane set out to address some of the most common issues that face Christian women in the workplace and to create a safe and supportive place for them to connect to one another and God through 4word. If you are a woman of faith – this is a must listen! 

Diane Paddison is a Contributor to Chapter 14 of The sheWorks4Him Field Manual. 

Featured Guest: Diane Paddison 

Workplace/Ministry: 4word