Purpose, Strategies and Benefits of Mentoring Ministry
Biblical Mandate
Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 1:1-2
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live… 4Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children. Titus 2:3-4
Purpose and Strategies of Mentor/Mentee Meetings
· General Purpose
o To equip mentees to become conformed to the image of Christ and live on mission for Christ and become faith builders themselves
· Specific strategies
o To develop an open and meaningful relationship between mentor and mentee
o To identify pertinent growth areas of the mentees and provide customized coaching
o To provide specific coaching on pre selected priority discipleship topics
Strengths and Benefits of Intentional Mentoring
It is disciple making in a personal, customized context!
It is a Spiritual Win, Win for mentor and mentee alike and the health of our church.
Benefits to Mentees
· Relevant knowledge, expertise and experience from mentors
· Encouragement, approval and affirmation from mentees
· Individualized attention and problem solving is provided by mentors
Benefits to Mentors
· The term, “reverse mentoring” has been used to describe the mentor’s experience
· It’s a way to leave a legacy, pay it forward
· The mentor will benefit from the mentees’ passion, questions and the appreciation shared
· The mentors will keep growing themselves and be challenged to keep living what they are mentoring
Benefits to our church
· Greater unity experienced by all generations
· Both mentors and mentees will be living more like Christ
· Future disciple makers are being developed
· Future leaders are being developed