2. “Takethe teachings that you heard me proclaim in the presence of
manywitnesses,and entrust them to reliable people, who willbe
able to teach others also.”
II Timothy 2:2
4. • Relationship between two persons –
mentor and mentoree.
• No need to be a teacher and a student;
–Any two persons coming together,
–knowing each other,
Mentoring
–knowing each other,
–trusting each other to share the
information
–and interact with each other
5. Mentoring
Mentoring relationship is a mutual
Christ-centered relationship
characterized by trust, respect, love, hope , confidentiality, accountability by
which the sharing of wisdom, values, knowledge and experience. Mentoring
is reaching out with a heart of understanding (1Kings 3:9).
Mentoring is about life long learning.
There may be contacts for life long in a process of ‘becoming’. Occasionally a
mentoree simply moves on. There is no disagreement or conflict; your
mentoree simply stops calling or writing or meeting you.
6. Principles in Mentoring
HumblyListen
We seek feedback and acceptence instruction from others,
knowing that God is continuing to shape us and mold
us. “Let the wise listen and add to their learning …”“Let the wise listen and add to their learning …”“Let the wise listen and add to their learning …”“Let the wise listen and add to their learning …”
Proverbs 1:5Proverbs 1:5
7. Equipothers
We equip those we lead to maximize their skills and
abilities for use in their spheres of influence and in
God’s broader Kingdom. “to prepare God’s people for“to prepare God’s people for“to prepare God’s people for“to prepare God’s people for
works of service,…..”works of service,…..”works of service,…..”works of service,…..”
Principles in Mentoring
Ephesians 4:12
8. LivewithIntegrity
We commit to congruency, reliability, and honesty in
every area of our lives, seeking to be above reproach
and to earn the trust of others. ‘live a life worthy of‘live a life worthy of‘live a life worthy of‘live a life worthy of
the calling you have received’the calling you have received’the calling you have received’the calling you have received’
Ephesians 4:16
Principles in Mentoring
9. ExemplifyingServant Leadership
We serve others, especially those we lead, treating them as co-
laborers in the Kingdom of God. “for even the Son of Man din not“for even the Son of Man din not“for even the Son of Man din not“for even the Son of Man din not
come to be served, but to serve”come to be served, but to serve”come to be served, but to serve”come to be served, but to serve”
Mark 10:45
Principles in Mentoring
10. THUMB RULES IN MENTORING
• Don’t expect miracles.
• Be patient with changes.
• Be as competent and good
communicator. Don’t try to help in areas ofcommunicator. Don’t try to help in areas of
your incompetence.
• Be prepared to surrender your privacy. Try
to be always available to the mentoree in season
and out of season.
11. • It is important to meet face to face, of course
you may do good deal in the phone calls and
emails but it is always better to have working
intimacy with each other.
• Keep good notes to properly prepare for future
THUMB RULES IN MENTORING
• Keep good notes to properly prepare for future
discussions.
• Don’t expect any remuneration for your
work of love – mentoring.
12. Keep three questions in mind (Genesis3:8-13)
Where are you?
This addresses the question of key relationships (with the Lord, Peer member,
professional colleagues, parents/bosses etc)
Who are you listening from?Who are you listening from?
This addresses what the mentoree and mentor are learning and who they are allowing
to influence their thinking.
What are you doing?
This addresses specific strategies or techniques the mentoree or mentor is using to
grow socially, spiritually, physically and cognitively.
