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!
This blog is for those who have a desire to mentor but are unsure where or how to start and for those who currently mentor and are looking for ideas and encoruagement.
WHY MENTOR???
Mentoring is one of the most Biblically-based methods of helping other believers. Mentoring relationships are found in both the Old and New Testament between both men and women. My experience in mentoring has been just amazing. For every minute I invest in someone else's spiritual growth, I find that my own spiritual understanding grows exponentially. This blog will, hopefully, help answer some of the questions people have about mentoring and give some insights and instructions (purely based on my experiences!) that will help begin effective mentoring relationships. Please leave lots of comments, questions, and personal experiences!
Websites to check out!
Resource Books
- 5 Leadership Essentials for Women:Developing Your Ability to Make Things Happen
- Becoming a Titus 2 Woman by Martha Peace
- Kitchen Table Counseling:A Practical and Biblical Guide for Women Helping Others by Muriel L. Cook
- Praying God's Word by Beth Moore
- Small Changes for a Better Life by Elizaeth George
- The Making of a Mentor: 9 essential characteristics of influential Christian leaders by Ted Engstrom
About Me
- Teri Lynne Underwood
- Passionate about Jesus, family, books, coffee and chocolate ... usually in that order.
1 comment:
Teri,
This is a wonderful idea; I am glad that you are doing it. God has equipped you with the capability to write and to help those of us who want to be equipped. Mentoring is something that we don't do in most churches. We have new Christians who are so hungry to learn, but no one to help them along in their journey. It was that way when I became a Christian at age 11. I failed to grow because no one showed me the way. It wasn't until several years later that I heard someone talk about discipleship that I realized that I needed to learn more. Pray for our church that we can have Christians who will be willing to be mentors. Your blog will plant many seeds...I am sure. God Bless you! Love you! Aunt Norma
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