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

Carol J Kent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2006

Women have the power to influence others, whether we're trained leaders or not. Discover 7 principles for building solid relationships through simple steps to mentoring from author and speaker Carol Kent.

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From the Back Cover

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.

About the Author

CAROL KENT is a popular writer, an international speaker, and president of Speak Up Speaker Services, a Christian speakers’ bureau. Her many books include Tame Your Fears, Becoming a Woman of Influence, Secret Longings of the Heart, and When I Lay My Isaac Down (all NavPress).

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576839338
• ISBN-13: 978-1576839331
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,153 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.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book at any age!, January 17, 2007

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We are doing this book for our MOPS leadership bible study and it is so great. I am learning a lot from this book. It is a very easy read and takes no time. It also includes a great devotional in the back of the book- highly recommend!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Study, October 3, 2009

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My Bible study/prayer group is using this book. We are finding it very practical and inspirational. We have enjoyed sharing our Christian walk through this study. As women who have prayed and studied together for over ten years, this is an excellent book about being a mentor to other women.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Addition to My "Must Read" list, February 18, 2011

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Becoming a Woman of Influence is about building relationships where you can say as Paul did, "Follow me as I follow Jesus" (1 Cor 11:1). This is not a "how to be a mentor" book, rather it presents 7 principles, drawn from Jesus' life, for developing life changing relationships.

I really believe that Kent held these principles close to her heart as she wrote Becoming A Woman of Influence not only just as the information in the book, but also as the content and tone of the book. So many books written for Christian women come across as guilt inducing and brow-beating. Becoming a Woman of Influence was a breath of fresh air. I could easily imagine sitting down at the kitchen table with Kent and, over a cup of tea, listening to her say "Let me tell you how intentional relationships have blessed me."

The only complaint I have about this book (and it is a minor one) is that many of the scripture references are quoted from The Message Bible. This is more a matter of personal preference. I am more familiar with the tone of the NIV or NKJV translations. On occasion, the more casual tone of The Message did not immediately signal to me "this is a Bible verse." On the good side, when I am reading, I have the bad habit of skipping quoted Bible verses. The unusual translation of the Bible used in Becoming A Woman of Influence meant that I rarely skipped reading the Bible quotes.

The best Christian books are the ones that act as signposts, faithfully pointing to God. The best Christian books are the ones that, when finished, send you to the Holy Bible, the Word of God to get more of "that", to experience more God. Becoming a Woman of Influence is that kind of book.

Unlike many books for Christian Women, this book did not leave me feeling like I have one more thing to add to my to-do list, rather it gave me a deep longing to better understand the life of Jesus.

Before I finished reading Becoming a Woman of Influence, I picked up my Bible and turned to Matthew chapter 1. As I read through a second time, I found Kent's book to be just as rich, just as deep, and just as inspiring as it was the first read through.

I give this book a solid 5 stars, an honor reserved for books that will find their home on my yearly reading shelf.

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."