Audra Jennings

The majority of Christian women are familiar with the example of the godly woman described in Proverbs 31. Her characteristics are most frequently associated with a woman’s place within the home; however, in their book Real Women Leading: With Proverbs 31 Values ( New Hope® Publishers /February 3, 2014/978-1-59669-396-8/$14.99) , business executives Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder assert the qualities of the woman described apply to leaders in the workplace as well. “Whether we are homeschooling children — which truly is a full-time vocation — or leading the board of directors meeting at a Fortune 500 corporation, the Proverbs 31 woman has something to teach all of us.” Part 2 of an interview with Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, Co-authors of Real Women Leading: With Proverbs 31 Values Q: To what areas of a woman’s life does your book apply — work, church, ministry, home? DY: It applies to all areas of life because it affects who we are and how we live. Who we are follows us ...

Most Christians associate the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31 as the ideal wife and mother whose place is within the home. However, are we not seeing the full picture? In her new book written with Dawn Yoder, Real Women Leading: With Proverbs 31 Values ( New Hope® Publishers /February 3, 2014/978-1-59669-396-8/$14.99) , business executive Lisa Troyer writes, “Often thought of as the ‘most intimidating woman in Christendom,’ perhaps the Proverbs 31 woman — this skillful, conscientious, creative, entrepreneurial, merciful leader — has been saddled with a false persona of perfectionism and unattainable achievement. The Proverbs 31 Woman is one whose success is predicated on living a life based on values — whether she's dealing with domestic issues, marketplace opportunities or relationships. Truth is truth no matter what environment we operate/live in.” Part 1 of an interview with Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, Co-authors of Real Women Leading: With Proverbs 31 Va...

Real Women Leading: With Proverbs 31 Values  is a must-have leadership resource for today’s Christian woman . Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder are celebrating the release of their book with an iPad Mini giveaway and a Facebook "Leading with Values" author chat event on March 20th.   One winner will receive: An iPad Mini Real Women Leading  by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 20th. Winner will be announced at  "Leading with Values" Facebook Party on March 20th .  Connect with Lisa and Dawn for an encouraging discussion on how we can lead (at home and in the workplace) effectively and with biblical values. Win prizes, connect with other leaders, and be inspired. So grab your copy of Real Women Leading  and join Lisa and Dawn on the evening of March 20th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)...

Becoming the leader God aspires for you to be John C. Maxwell leadership coaches offer ten biblical principles for leading in today’s marketplace The majority of Christian women are familiar with the example of the godly woman described in Proverbs 31. Her characteristics are most frequently associated with a woman’s place within the home; however, in their book Real Women Leading: With Proverbs 31 Values ( New Hope® Publishers /February 3, 2014/978-1-59669-396-8/$14.99), business executives Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder assert the qualities of the woman described apply to leaders in the workplace as well. “Whether we are homeschooling children — which truly is a full-time vocation — or leading the board of directors meeting at a Fortune 500 corporation, the Proverbs 31 woman has something to teach all of us.” Although today’s marketplace is not always a “values-friendly” environment, Troyer and Yoder, who have found their calling in the business world, show how a woman c...

An interview with Wendy Alsup, Author of  The Gospel-Centered Woman (Part 2 of 2) The topic of women and the church puts many people on high alert, ready to defend their views. But what is the Bible’s view on women? What does God want a woman to be? Is the Proverbs 31 woman God’s ideal? In The Gospel-Centered Woman: Understanding Biblical Womanhood through the Lens of the Gospel (January 2013/ISBN: 978-1451574821/$8.99), author Wendy Horger Alsup sets out to help readers understand what the Bible truly says to and about women.   Q: From the world’s perspective, what does the “perfect Christian woman” look like? Is that ideal really Biblical? In some circles, she may the home-schooling, breast-feeding, stay-at-home mom.  In others, she may be the woman volunteering 24/7 in a homeless shelter or some other type of full-time ministry.  There are a variety of stereotypes, depending on your cultural base.  Many Christians lift up the Proverbs 31 wo...

An interview with Wendy Alsup, Author of  The Gospel-Centered Woman (Part 1 of 2) Many Christian books written to women claim to present God's good instructions for their lives. Some expound on the value of marriage and children. Many extol the virtues of the Proverbs 31 wife. A good number teach the value of love, submission, and respect in Christian marriages. Though Wendy Alsup’s book deals with these topics, The Gospel-Centered Woman addresses women from an entirely different perspective.       Q: How does a math teacher end up writing a book on theology? The winding road of life is hard to predict, isn’t it?!  I love teaching, especially the look in someone’s eyes when the light comes on, and they finally understand a concept I’m attempting to communicate.  Those moments were THE thing that made teaching worthwhile.  While I was teaching math as my job, I started teaching discipleship classes on the side to women at the church I...