God has a need for women who will be there for other women—to encourage their dreams, speak into their lives, and listen to their hearts. Author Carol Kent imparts principles from the life of Jesus for the making of an effective mentor. This effective discipleship tool and Bible study will help equip you to mentor the young women in your life who long to draw nearer to God. 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. Winfield Bevins serves as lead pastor of Church of the Outer Banks, which he founded in 2005. His life’s passion in ministry is discipleship and helping start new churches. He speaks at conferences and retreats throughout the United States on a variety of topics. Winfield is the author of dozens of articles as well as several popular e-books, including Grow: Reproducing Through Organic Discipleship. He has a doctorate from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Winfield, his wife, Kay, and their two daughters live in the Outer Banks, where he loves to surf and spend time at the beach with his family and friends.