Why Mentor?

There are countless reasons for mentoring; but, the best is that is the Biblical model for investing in younger or newer believers. Mentoring is a wonderful process of encouraging, challenging, and assisting other believers in their spiritual growth.

So, why mentor?
* Because you have a desire to help others grow.
* Because God has given you a passion for sharing His Word with others.
* Because you have the ability to help others apply the Word to their lives.
* Because you want to share the process by which you have grown to help others along the way.
* Because someone has asked you to help them understand how to live the Christian life.
* Because you are in a position to influence others in their Christian walk.
* Any combination of the above reasons.

And there are certainly many more reasons that I haven't listed.

Basically the answer to the question "Why Mentor?" is different for every person. But the result is the same - a deep investment in the life of one or more believers which gives both the mentor and mentee opportunities for spiritual maturity and development. Certainly a most worthy endeavor!

Advice, Suggestions, Comments, Resources, Etc

Okay - I just sent an email to some very special people! Some of them are ladies I have mentored, some are ladies who are wanting to experience a mentoring relationship, some are ladies who have mentored - formally or informally, all are ladies I deeply respect and admire. I asked them to add to this blog whatever they felt they could. So - hopefully they will. And hopefully it will be helpful and useful to anyone who reads it.

So, be sure to read whatever comments end up on any posts - for what others say will probably be far more valuable than what I have to share!!! :)

Got Questions?

Here are some of the questions I think people might have about mentoring so I'm going to do my best to answer them over the next few days in specific posts. As I think of more - or anyone else suggests more - I'll add them as well.

Why mentor?

Can I do this?

Who will I mentor?

What do I have to offer?

HOW does this work?