Mentoring

Strong leadership is not enough to create healthy ministries: handing over the mantle to new leaders must also be a part of ministry development. Leaders must create a system to reproduce and train other leaders to perpetuate the ministry. This theme teaches leaders how to pass along what they have learned to others. It also helps young leaders know how to find a mentor. Several articles are by the late Fred Smith, a successful businessman and experienced mentor. Table of Contents: Mentoring That Matters Reviving an ancient teaching method that adds life to ministry. with Fred Smith The Ten Commandments of Mentoring (free sample) Creating relationships that help people grow. Paul Stanley & J. Robert Clinton Our Church's Support System How well are we providing the 5 essentials for mentoring? Wayne Schmidt Not Sure You're Ready to Mentor? Helpful questions for the reluctant. Timothy Jones Too Close for Comfort How do you handle someone who monopolizes a mentor's time? Lee Eclov Mentor, Pastor, Supervisor or Friend? Could a jumble of roles be sorted out? Lee Eclov Paul & Timothy How a tough old apostle saved a timid young man from mediocrity. J. Oswald Sanders Flesh-and-Blood Companions For spiritual growth, there's no substitute for honest relationships. Timothy Jones Closeness with a Few Our Lord was not afraid to have favorites. Em Griffin How to Get the Most from Your Mentor 5 actions that make you ready to learn. Fred Smith Finding the Right Person to Disciple Time-tested steps. Becky Brodin Spiritual Friendship Exercises to develop your readiness for relationship. Timothy Jones