Already a Future Women? Sign in Career How to maintain a career that supports your community Understanding the myth of “martyrdom” and the rewards of serving others By Jon Owen Published 4 April, 2025 Career How to maintain a career that supports your community Understanding the myth of “martyrdom” and the rewards of serving others By Jon Owen Published 4 April, 2025 Previous article “Absolutely wonderful”: Jobs Academy’s jubilant morning Next article Meet the leaders: Elly Desmarchelier In today’s fast-paced world, many professionals are looking to integrate their personal values and sense of purpose into their work. As someone who leads both a church and a charitable organisation, I’ve had the privilege of balancing my role as a pastor with that of a CEO. The insights I’ve gained over the years speak to a broader truth: integrating community support into your career can create profound meaning, but it also requires resilience, balance and perspective. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Career Work in progress More from FW Workplace Meet the woman behind Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi’s diaries By Patti Andrews AI “Systems built without us will embed assumptions about who matters and who doesn’t” By Melanie Dimmitt Career “Stuckness is just data. It’s not destiny” By Melanie Dimmitt AI I cloned my boss: A tech optimist’s take on the future of work By Sally Spicer Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.