Becoming a Woman of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others [Paperback]

Carol Kent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999 | ISBN-10: 1576831345 | ISBN-13: 978-1576831342

Jesus' twelve disciples changed the world forever.

Wouldn't you like to have a similar impact on others?

But how do we accomplish this as human, imperfect people? How can we mentor others in a life-changing and even world-changing way?

With Carol Kent's help, discover the power you have in Christ to influence others like Jesus did. Learn seven simple, life-changing principles Jesus used to disciple His followers, such as asking questions, extending unconditional love, and telling stories. Through practical examples, see how your struggles and triumphs can inspire others. Whether you're an "ordinary" Christian or a trained leader, prepare to live intentionally and become a valued mentor who leaves an eternal mark. Includes Impact Questions for personal reflection or discussion.

*Carol surveyed over one hundred Christian leaders as a basis for this book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Kent stocks Becoming a Woman of Influence with numerous stories from her own life, friends and acquaintances, and her nurturing heart comes through in her writings. This would be a good resource for women leaders of small groups desiring to make a difference. -- Christian Retailing, 11/17/99

From the Back Cover

Are you ready to live for something that will last forever? God has a need in His church for women who will be there for other women-to encourage their dreams, speak into their lives, and listen to their hearts. In Becoming a Woman of Influence, Carol Kent imparts several principles from the life of Jesus for the making of an effective mentor. Say “yes” to being a mentor by accepting this challenge: · To equip, encourage, and empower women to reach their God-given potential · To learn how to listen and spread unconditional love and compassion to broken lives · To become involved in an adventure that unfolds the life of Christ daily · To become a woman of influence, someone who positively impacts the lives of others God isn’t looking for women in the limelight, just women who can bring His light to others. “Are you willing to live for something that will last forever?”asks author Carol Kent. If your answer is “yes,” let Becoming a Woman of Influence help you become such a woman. THRiVE! is a ministry that connects women of all ages back together in the local church via simulcasts and in-person events with ongoing training and resource materials, equipping them to become women of influence. The vision for THRiVE! is women transformed upwardly, inwardly, and outwardly through a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and subsequently transformed in how they relate to––and positively influence––others.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Navpress (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576831345
• ISBN-13: 978-1576831342
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,235,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carol Kent is a popular international public speaker best known for being dynamic, humorous, encouraging, and biblical. Founder of Speak Up With Confidence (a communications training seminar), Speak Up Speaker Services (a speakers bureau), and Speak Up for Hope (a prison ministry), Carol is an expert on public speaking, on writing, and on encouraging people to hold on to hope when life's circumstances turn out differently from their dreams.

Carol has spoken internationally in South Africa, Germany, Bulgaria, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Guatemala, Mexico, and Canada. She regularly appears on a wide variety of nationally syndicated radio and television broadcasts.

She entered the public eye with the story of her only son's imprisonment for murder, a journey she shared in the powerful book, When I Lay My Isaac Down. This painful experience has led Carol and her husband, Gene, down a long road of sacrifice and redemption.

Carol holds a master's degree in communication arts and a bachelor's degree in speech education. Her bestselling books include: A New Kind of Normal (starred review in Publishers Weekly), When I Lay My Isaac Down (winner of Christian Retailers Choice Award), Becoming a Woman of Influence, Mothers Have Angel Wings, Secret Longings of the Heart, Tame Your Fears, Speak Up With Confidence, and Detours, Tow Trucks, and Angels in Disguise (all NavPress). She has also co-written with Karen Lee-Thorp the Designed for Influence Bible Studies (six books in the series, NavPress). Carol was the co-author and general editor of the Kisses of Sunshine Series of five books (Zondervan). Her articles have been published in a wide variety of magazines and in on-line resources.

Her new book, Between a Rock and a Grace Place, will be released by Zondervan in October. This book is the ongoing story of her journey with her son and it includes riveting letters he wrote from behind the razor wire of a maximum security prison. It also addresses the felt needs of people who hurt, and instills a surprisingly new way of thinking, leaving readers irresistibly drawn to see God's astonishing "grace places" in the middle of their roadblocks.

To book Carol for speaking engagements, or for information on her itinerary, or go to www.CarolKent.org. Join Carol on Facebook, follow her on Twitter@carolkentspeaks, or read her blog on the above website.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mentoring 101, March 27, 2000

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K. Garwood "hiddenperspective" (FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Becoming a Woman of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others (Paperback)

In my life I have had many women of Influence that have spoken tons of wisdom into my life. I wanted to pass on the great blessing that had been given to me. This book really taught me how to be a God centered mentor. This book is one of the most PRACTICAL books I have read on mentoring. Carol starts off with a few thoughts on the power of mentoring. Then she goes through several different core values of becoming that woman of influence. It takes you through some key character traits of the perfect person of influence: Jesus. There is a study guide in the back that will take you on a 9 week Bible study about how Jesus influenced others.

I was very impressed with Carol Kent. This was the first book of hers that I had read. It won't be the last. You can hear her heart that she has to see Christian women grow in their faith and to become all that they have been created to be. I was so blessed by the stories that she shares about her mentors and some other stories. Carol gives you a glance on what it feels like to live life on purpose. You can feel her fulfillment that she gets from her "mentorship" relationships. It's catchy!

If you are a Christian woman who is around any other women, this book is for you. You will be encouraged to take the light that God has placed in your spirit and pass it on to the next generation. *As a young college student let me tell ya, there are a BUNCH of young women who need your guidance, map, and wisdom.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impacting Young Women's Lives For Christ, November 14, 2000

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This review is from: Becoming a Woman of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others (Paperback)

When I began reading this book, I was able to relate to what the writer was saying because I've been impacted by two Godly women in my life. Mrs. Kent explains clearly how we as women need to impact other women. This book can be used for any women who desires to impact lives. This book would motivate you to do so, due to what Christ has done in your life, we are to pour our experiences in the lives of other women. So every women who wants to impact lives, you should get this book. Zinnada L. Hodge Bladensburg, MD

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, uplifting and encouraging book., October 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Becoming a Woman of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others (Paperback)

This is the first Carol Kent book that I have read, but it will not be the last. I loved it! It reminded me of how we can be an encourager to others and often we may not even realize it. Just by letting the love of Jesus shine through us to others. How we can help lead others to Christ just by be being an example of a good christian friend. This book is excellent, great for a women's book club read.