Laureen Mgrdichian is an Associate Professor at the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. She teaches courses in marketing, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, promotions, and women in leadership. She also oversees an annual student-led conference designed to encourage women in the workplace.

Laureen was president of a start-up video production company, placing product domestically as well as licensing internationally. In addition, she owns her own baking business specializing in corporate gifts. Her corporate work includes marketing for Universal Studios.

Laureen received her M.B.A. from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at U.C.L.A. focusing on marketing and organizational development. Laureen and her husband are the parents of triplets who are in their mid-twenties.

In this episode, Laureen discusses:

• Her role as an associate professor at Biola University
• What she’s learned about navigating work in various seasons of life, including becoming a mom of triplets after 18 years in the workforce
• What it means to honor and worship God with your gifts through your work
• How to persevere in a job that you don’t love and wish you could leave
• How to work with men well for the common good
• How she images God in the classroom as she teaches and mentors students

Resource Mentioned:

• Women & Work Podcast, Episode 54 with Biola University’s Dr. Joanne Jung and Dr. Richard Langer for their book, The Call to Follow
• Chapter 9 in our book, Women & Work: Bearing God’s Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work
• Shaunti Feldhahn’s The Male Factor: The Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the Workplace

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Lauren France is passionate about connecting other people's passions and resources to meet greater needs. As the Director of Development and Marketing at Equipping Leaders International, she forges meaningful relationships with donors and builds the organization's Annual Fund. About a year ago, Lauren founded The Lydia Network, a giving society of Christian women solving the global leadership crisis in the Church. This vibrant community funds the training of global church leaders across 38 nations in the global South. The Lydia Network funds critical initiatives but also nurtures a network of women committed to the discipleship of Christ. Lauren believes in a mission-driven approach to philanthropy that prioritizes donors' hearts and identity in Christ. She believes fundraising is, first and foremost, a ministry. When she's not listening to Mozart or boxing at the gym, Lauren is spending time with her husband Jake and her two precious toddlers, Amelia and Lydia. She resides in North Carolina.

In this episode, Lauren discusses:

—The Lydia Network, what it is, and how it came to be —Who Lydia was in the Bible and how women today can become modern-day “Lydias” —The urgency of the global leadership crisis among pastors —How God can use women for His kingdom purposes around the world —How to view fundraising from a more biblical perspective —Tips and tools to help you succeed at fundraising RESOURCES MENTIONED: To join The Lydia Network: CLICK HERE

Fundraising Resources: DonorBox Building a Case for Support Building a Fundraising Plan Webinar on Planning and Goal Setting for Nonprofit Fundraising Building a Communications Plan for Fundraising A Spirituality of Fundraising: The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) Follow The Lydia Network on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and thelydianetwork.com

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Amy-Jo Girardier loves getting to disciple girls and women in her local church. She has served as Girls Minister for 19 years at Brentwood Baptist in Brentwood, TN. She currently is serving as the Women’s Minister. She is an author of 3 Lifeway bible studies for teen girls and an upcoming contributor on a devotional for women. In addition to ministry, Amy-Jo loves all things technology, drinking coffee, running, serving on staff with her husband Darrel and being with their two boys: Scout and Skylar. She is a graduate of Southwestern Theological Seminary. In this episode, Courtney and Missie ask Am-Jo these questions: —How did you first sense that you were called into ministry? —Tell us about your passion for teen girls. Why do you love this age in particular? —What have you learned about the differences in the various generations: how they serve the Church, how to lead them well, how to wisely incorporate them into leadership, and how they show up in the workforce? —How have you prepared your church as you have been a part of starting a women’s ministry from scratch? —For those who may feel called to serve as a women’s minister on staff at a church, what should they expect? —What has helped you maintain such longevity in ministry? —Tell us about your newest Bible study. —What is one final piece of advice you would leave with women who want to honor God through their vocational calling?

Resources Mentioned: The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes James - Teen Girls' Bible Study Book: Experience Abundant Life Authentic Love - Bible Study for Girls: Christ, Culture, and the Pursuit of Purity Faithful One - Teen Girls' Bible Study Book: A Study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians for Teen Girls Follow Amy-Jo on Instagram.

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