INFORMATION FOR MENTORS

WHY MENTOR?

• Biblical mandate:
  • “We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ” Colossians 1:28 [+/-]Colossians 1:28 [28]Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. (ESV)
    
  • Also- Matt 28:19 [+/-]Matthew 28:19 [19]Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)
    & 20, Titus 2:4 [+/-]Titus 2:4 [4]and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, (ESV)
    & 5, Titus 2:7 [+/-]Titus 2:7 [7]Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, (ESV)
    & 8, Col 1:9-12 [+/-]Colossians 1:9-12 [9]And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, [10]so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. [11]May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, [12]giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. (ESV)
    
• Working with a few for the sake of many eg. Jesus and disciples, Moses and Joshua, Elijah and Elisha.  The church is built up and God is glorified.

WHAT IS MENTORING

• Also known as coaching, discipleship, one to one work
• “One Christian taking the initiative with another individual to help them know Christ better and obey him more fully, through studying the Scriptures, prayer (for and with them) and sharing one’s life with them – and leaving the results to God” Sophie De Witt
• Aim: To help mentees know Christ better.  To make mentors out of mentees!

WHAT IS IT NOT

• Not about becoming just like your mentor – but to grow in Christlikeness
• Not counseling
• Not about being exclusive

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the Lord Jesus.  Christians who are standing firm and seeking to live life for God’s glory.
• Love for Christ and one another.  John 13:34, 1 [+/-]John 13:34 [34]A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. (ESV)
  Thes 2:8 [+/-]1 Thessalonians 2:8 [8]So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. (ESV)
  
• Knowledge of the Bible, believe its God’s word, know main doctrines, know the gospel.
• We must be able to listen and be open and honest
• Make the time

BENEFITS

• Leading others through Bible study helps you to learn more of God’s word and grow in dependence on Christ.
• Provides accountability, encouragement and affirmation

PRACTICAL COMMITMENT, WHAT MENTORS DO

• Start with time commitment of how long to meet for eg. 6 months, 1 year.
• Commitment to pray for mentee regularly
• Time each week preparing Bible study prior to meeting
• Meeting weekly for half hour-hour to study Bible and pray
• Occasional social events to get to know your mentee eg. Lunch/coffee/movie together

INFORMATION FOR MENTEES

WHY HAVE A MENTOR?

• Biblical mandate:
  “We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ” Colossians 1:28 [+/-]Colossians 1:28 [28]Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. (ESV)
  
  Also- Matt 28:19 [+/-]Matthew 28:19 [19]Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)
  & 20, Titus 2:4 [+/-]Titus 2:4 [4]and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, (ESV)
  & 5, Titus 2:7 [+/-]Titus 2:7 [7]Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, (ESV)
  & 8, Col 1:9-12 [+/-]Colossians 1:9-12 [9]And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, [10]so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. [11]May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, [12]giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. (ESV)
  
• Working with a few for the sake of many eg. Jesus and disciples, Moses and Joshua, Elijah and Elisha.  The church is built up and God is glorified.

WHAT IS MENTORING

• Also known as coaching, discipleship, one to one work
• “One Christian taking the initiative with another individual to help them know Christ better and obey him more fully, through studying the Scriptures, prayer (for and with them) and sharing one’s life with them – and leaving the results to God” Sophie De Witt
• Aim: To help mentees know Christ better.  To make mentors out of mentees!

WHAT IS IT NOT

• Not about becoming just like your mentor – but to grow in Christlikeness
• Not counseling
• Not about being exclusive

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MENTEES

• Spiritual hunger to grow in Christ and know more of his word.
• We must be able to listen and be open and honest
• Make the time to meet and pray

BENEFITS

• Bible study helps you to learn more of God’s word and grow in dependence on Christ.
• Provides an informal setting to ask questions
• Provides accountability, encouragement and affirmation

PRACTICAL COMMITMENT, WHAT MENTEES DO

• Start with time commitment of how long to meet for eg. 6 months, 1 year.
• Commitment to pray for mentor regularly
• Time each week preparing Bible study prior to meeting
• Meeting weekly for half hour-hour to study Bible and pray
• Occasional social events to get to know your mentor eg. Lunch/coffee/cinema together

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