2. COUNTRY MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH
MinistryCoaching/MentorProgramGuide
Written and compiled by Martha Burton under the supervision of Dr. Jeff Paul
3. C O U N T R Y M E A D O W S B A P T I S T C H U R C H
M I N I S T R Y C O A C H I N G / M E N T O R P R O G R A M
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Why Be a Mentor?
MentoringisshownintheBible.
The Great Commission tells us that we are to make disciples, baptize and teach.
Discipleship is commanded of every believer. As disciples we are to teach others
by our example.
BuildsUnity&Community
As a mentor, your role is to teach and inspire by words and example, so you can
come alongside someone in their personal and spiritual development using your
life, Christian experiences, and education as tools.
You are a role model to someone. This is a precious responsibility
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Considerhowweshouldspuroneanotherontolove
Andgoodworks.Hebrews10:24
Beholdhowgoodandpleasantitisforbrotherstodwell
togetherinunity!
Psalm133:1
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Equipsthebody
The purpose of mentoring is to train up another for a specific purpose. It is to
build relationships that multiply. Mentoring is about helping others. Anyone can
do this. In fact, all Christians are equipped to do this. If you are
FulfillstheMentor
As a result of the unity and community built through mentoring you will gain
AndHegavesomeasapostles,andsomeasprophets,andsomeasevangelists,
andsomeaspastorsandteachers,fortheequippingof thesaintsforthework
of service,tothebuildingupof thebodyof Christ;untilweallattaintothe
unityof thefaith,andof theknowledgeof theSonof God,toamatureman,
tothemeasureof thestaturewhichbelongstothefullnessof Christ.
Ephesians4:11-13(nasb)
Butspeakingthetruthinlove,wearetogrowupinallaspectsintoHimwhoisthe
head,evenChrist,fromwhomthewholebody,beingfittedandheldtogetherby
whateveryjointsupplies,accordingtotheproperworkingof eachindividualpart,
causesthegrowthof thebodyforthebuildingupof itself inlove.
Ephesians4:15-16
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Qualifications of a
Christian Mentor
Beimitatorsof me,justasIalsoamof Christ.1Corinthians11:1
Mentoringhastwomainaspects:one,itislearning,and
then isbeingacoachtothelearner.,
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