Waiting on God’s timing
God has a perfect plan for everyone all the time. …
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How to help a mentee through spiritual stagnation
Sometimes, we hear people say, “I feel spiritually dry”. There are many possible reasons for spiritual stagnation. We could have hit a “spiritual roadblock” that causes us to stumble. There may be areas of unrepented sins in our lives. Other times, we simply neglect to invest in our spiritual health. Believers...
How to encourage someone to rely on God first
When someone turns to us for advice, we need to be careful not to give any. If we cannot predict what will happen in the next 36 hours, how can we be sure that we know the best way forward? Only God has all the answers. Psalm 147:5 Great...
God’s goodness
God’s Word is full of reminders of His goodn…
How to encourage someone who’s disheartened
We have all been discouraged or disheartened in our Christian walk at one time or another. When a mentee approaches us for encouragement, it is a great opportunity to show them how they can seek God for their answers in any circumstance. Ultimately, a firm hope and trust in God...
Important mentoring principles: TIPS
TIPS is an acronym for mentors who are Transparent…
Who shouldn’t mentor?
No one is perfect and neither are mentors. As role models, however, mentors should uphold certain qualities. Because of the impact we can have on other people’s lives, it is wise to uphold a few practical and godly conditions for mentoring. 1 Timothy 3: 2-4, 7 Now the overseer is...
How to identify and find a mentor
We all need someone to walk alongside us in our Christian faith who will help us grow closer to God. It is especially helpful if we are mentored by good Christian role models who are spiritually mature and sound in their understanding of God’s word and His character. How do we...
Useful listening skills for mentors
Jesus spent a lot of time listening to people. He …
Questions that guide a mentee’s self-discovery
Our role as spiritual mentors is to facilitate our…
What to avoid in mentoring relationships
Mentoring someone takes some measure of wisdom and…
Ground rules in mentoring
Establishing a set of ground rules for your mentor…
How to set spiritual goals in mentoring relationships
God’s first commandment is to love Him. Hence, our ultimate goal in mentoring a believer is to show him or her how to love God and not just to elicit some behavioural changes. We may set goals that are behavioural in nature, but our ultimate aim to for them to...
How to avoid burn-out as a mentor
The Bible promises us that when we hope in the Lor…