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1. Helpful Tools for Mentoring:
The Mentor/Mentee
Relationship

2. Prayer
 Dear Heavenly Father,
We praise You for all that You have done in
our lives. You have used many people and
experiences to help us grow as Your children.
Thank You for the opportunity to come
together to learn more about how we can
encourage one another in love, grow closer
to You, and serve in Your Kingdom. We ask
that You will send Your Holy Spirit to teach us
Your Truth and guide us in wisdom. May all
that we learn about mentoring bring glory to
You and You alone! We ask this all in Jesus’
name. AMEN

3. Setting the Focus…

4. Sharing God’s Word
 Eph. 2:10
 Heb. 10:23 – 24
 Discussion

5. Mentoring
 Mentoring has been defined as, “a
process of opening our lives to
others, of sharing our lives with
others; a process of living for the
next generation.
Ron Lee Davis in
“Mentoring: The Strategy of the Master”

6. Definition of a Mentor
 Webster defines mentor as a trusted
friend, counselor or teacher; usually a
more experienced person
Webster’s Dictionary, 2010

7. Mentoring Styles
 Discipler
 Role Model
 Sponsor
 Teacher
 Guide
 Coach
 Counselor
Paul Stanley, “Up, Sideways, Down” from the
Discipleship Journal

8. Small Group Sharing
 Who has been an important mentor to you?
 Share a time when someone encouraged and
guided you to a closer relationship with God.
 With whom have you shared the gospel
message?
 Naomi mentored a woman from a different
cultural and ethnic background. What
opportunities have you had to share the gospel
with others from different backgrounds?
 Thank God for your mentors!

9. How To Select a Mentor
 Pray – Seek the Lord.
 Select someone you admire.
 Select someone who believes in
people; who is committed to
relationships, and who has a
positive outlook.

10. Desired Characteristics of Mentees
 Taking the initiative
 Commitment to success
 Passion to succeed
 Willing to learn
 Preparation for mentoring meetings
 Completing agreed upon tasks
 Responding honestly to feedback
 Courage to address weaknesses & change
Maxwell JC: Mentoring 101: What every leader needs
to know. 2008

11. Desired Characteristics of Mentors
 Totally in love with the Lord
 Transparency/openness
 Confidentiality
 Non-judgmental/supportive in failure
 Zest for Life
 Integrity
 Affirming
 Motivator
 Invests Trust in Others
Maxwell JC: Mentoring 101: What every leader needs
to know. 2008

12. Mentoring Relationships are based on:
 Trust
 Mutual respect
 Open communication
Maxwell JC: Mentoring 101: What every leader needs
to know. 2008

13. Small Group Sharing
 Reflect on your beginnings in LWML. Did you
have a mentor? What style of mentoring have
you seen?
 What gift or talent do you have to share with
another person?
 Who are you preparing to take your place in the
Lord’s work?
 In prayer, thank the Lord for your mentors and
ask Him for opportunities to train others who will
carry on the Lord’s work.

14. Mentoring Wisdom
 Mentoring is not a counseling service. It is
for nurturing friendships, for support,
guidance, love, encouragement and
learning.
 Pray that God will give you opportunities to
serve others, and to also show you who can
help you in your Christian life.
 Pray for the Lord’s guidance in mentoring
relationships.