Mentoring

Jeff Ang

And 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. - Apostle Paul 2 Tim 2:2

Mentoring is a relational experience through which one person empowes another by sharing God-given resources.

“Mentoring is the empowering life-investment, in an accountable relationship through which knowledge, skills and attitudes are effetively modeled and imparted so that lives are transformed. - Rev Edmund Chan

Types of Mentoring

1. Assigned Mentoring. People assigned through a special task. People under your influence in office/ministry

2. Non In-Person mentoring. Through Books, videos, bible characters

3. Relational mentoring. 2 People with the same interest/passion. 2 People in a life on life relationship. It’s never about position.

KEY FOCUS

• Perspective : Focuses on developing People, not programs (being vs doing)

• Posture: Developing the right attitudes (faith, hope, love)

• Pragmatics : Living out biblical truths (anchored on God’s Word)

• Power : Empowered by the Holy Spirit (A Surrendered Life)

Why is Mentoring Important?

• It’s a biblical principle - 2 Tim 2:2

• A call to the great commission - Matt 28:18-20

• Modeled in the scriptures - e.g Elijah/Elisha, Paul and Timothy

• It builds depth in us; in our mission and mandate.

• It concretises the cause of the kingdom.

• It is a sustainable platform for growth and leadership development through raising and training of godly leaders.

Why Is It Neglected?

• It is time intensive, without conviction.

• It requires accountability and exposes weaknesses when applied.

• It lacks authentic models today.

• It needs patience, courage, effort, trust, confidentiality.

• It lacks know-how. Well intentioned but not effective.

• Lack of confidence.

How Do We Mentor?

• Keep : Keep solidly anchored in the word of God

• Facilitate: Facilitate mutual sharing

• Build: Build trust through transparency and authenticity

• Develop : Develop a kindred spirit

• Point : Point them back to God instead of focusing on the problem

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, a shoulder to cry on, and a kick in the seat of the pants” - John C Crosby

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