“Mentoring is the process of developing a person to their maximum potential for the Lord Jesus Christ. The object of mentoring is improvement and holiness, not perfection. A mentor is someone committed to helping another grow so that the process of maturing continues for a lifetime and helps them realise their God-given purpose and achieve her God-given life goals.”
The formal or informal process of one person investing in another person’s life is mentoring.
Below are some posts about mentoring followed by topics of conversation to have with a mentor. Choose from the many topics for your time together.
Topics on Mentoring
What is Mentoring?
Let us define mentoring and how it differs to the business world. We also explore the ultimate goal of mentoring and its characteristics, a new approach to a life style.
What Makes a Good Mentor?
Are you looking for a mentor? Here are five characteristics to look for in a good mentor.
A Blueprint in Mentorship from Jesus
Jesus gave us a blue print as to how to go about mentoring in our world. He was intentional with His choices, His time and His lifestyle.
Three Reasons Why We Don’t Mentor
Potential mentors suffer from feelings of inadequacy. Here are three common reasons why people think they do not qualify to mentor another.
Mentor: Practice the Three A’s
These three attitudes are recognised in every good mentor and bring about life long change in the people they influence. They are qualities that are developed over time and take a concious decision.
Adapt Your Mentoring Model
The mentoring model can and should be adjusted according to the personalities we are dealing with, the circumstances we find ourselves in, and the goals of our mentoring.
Mentee be FAT: Faithful, Available and Teachable
What characteristics should I look for in myself if I want to be mentored?
A Mandate for Women
God gives believers mandates for serving His church. There is the Great Call to follow Him; the Great Commission; the Great Commandment and His Mandate for Women.
Topics to Discuss with a Mentor
The Mark of a Servant
Tattoos have become the order of the day and very often they hold a special meaning or message for the person. Tattoos are almost like a public declaration of a heart intention, or personal identity, [...]
Being Shaped Into a Vessel
Often we don't realise that to fulfill our potential in God's Kingdom, the King has to shape us for service.
Being a Useful Vessel
Being a useful vessel for the Lord's service is an abstract thought until you consider a useful vessel practically.
An Example of Service
The example of good serving lies in the attitude of the servant's heart
We Serve the King
Serving the Lord is a choice we make out of the experience of His love, we are compelled to serve as a response to His love.
Moving Into a New Season
The changing seasons in our personal lives can be the most difficult to navigate. Here are some thoughts to consider during this time.
