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What we know for sure.
Connection matters and every connection is different. Let it be different, beautiful, powerful, fun and healthy.
We believe in a culture of prayer, purpose and process. Being intentional with these three things limits distractions and promotes growth.
A Manifesto is a powerful tool that identifies who we are and who we want to be. Having a personal Manifesto declares what you stand for and how you want to live your life.
The Holy Spirit is our Counselor. He teaches and reminds us of what we need to know and remember. He is our Comforter, our Advisor, our Encourager and our Strength. He guides us in the way we should go. He already knows you. He already loves you.
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General Tips for Mentoring Relationships
Entering into a Mentoring relationship is often a life changing experience. Enhance your conversation framework with these tips.
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Conversation Prompts
Encouragements for when you need to keep the conversation flowing.
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Mentoring Organizations
There are many powerful mentoring organizations! Please spend some time learning from others that have walked this road before. Cru is one of many fabulous organizations that have firmly established themselves in the mentoring arena and have quality research available. Check out their website!
Four Square Model for Mentors
The Ethiopian Eunuch
“Later God’s angel spoke to Philip: “At noon today I want you to walk over to that desolate road that goes from Jerusalem down to Gaza.” He got up and went. He met an Ethiopian eunuch coming down the road. The eunuch had been on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and was returning to Ethiopia, where he was minister in charge of all the finances of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He was riding in a chariot and reading the prophet Isaiah.”
Acts 8: 26-28
“The Spirit told Philip, “Climb into the chariot.” Running up alongside, Philip heard the eunuch reading Isaiah and asked, “Do you understand what you’re reading?” He answered, “How can I without some help?” and invited Philip into the chariot with him.”
Acts 8: 29-31
Do you see this? Philip mentored the Eunuch! A few verses later - look what happened!
“As they continued down the road, they came to a stream of water. The eunuch said, “Here’s water. Why can’t I be baptized?” He ordered the chariot to stop. They both went down to the water, and Philip baptized him on the spot. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of God suddenly took Philip off, and that was the last the eunuch saw of him. But he didn’t mind. He had what he’d come for and went on down the road as happy as he could be.”
Acts 8:36-38
How does this connect with you?
You are Phillip
And the Holy Spirit directs you to someone that He wants you to connect with.
The Holy Spirit nudges you
Go over there and walk along beside her.
You find yourself
speed-walking alongside her carriage. You look up at her and ask, “Do you understand?”
She asks
“How can I understand without help? Then she invites you to come up into her carriage and sit with her.
You’ve just moved into a relationship.
Notes of Encouragement
A Note to Mentees
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Welcome! Here you go! As you enter into this powerful and life-changing relationship, begin with a firm commitment to your mentor and a conviction that this person, this prayer and this process is anointed specifically for you at this time in your life. The mentoring relationship is a proven method to help you grow.
And have fun!
You are perfectly positioned to experience wholeness, balance, connection, growth and joy! Reaching your full potential through claiming the good fruit that is inside you. YES! You already have what ti takes you bring immeasurable value to this process. Be hungry and humble, knowing that you are seen and that your mentor is here for you. As you walk through the Four Square Framework, exploring your own mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellness, you will be refined and gain a new understanding of yourself. It will feel like a fog being lifted as you uncover subtle truths about yourself! Your mentor will be faithfully walking alongside you, she will be with you as you grow.
And…You will grow. You will flourish. You will gain wisdom. You will move towards your full potential!
If it sometimes feels difficult, remember that hard things come before good things and GOOD THINGS ARE AHEAD!
A Note to Mentors
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Welcome! YES, you are qualified to be a mentor! If you are called, you are qualified to be a mentor! If you are called, you are equipped! You’ve probably experienced many different relationships, but here comes a life-giving opportunity to fuel growth in another person. Your connection with your mentee and your upcoming journey through the Four Square Framework is an investment that will last for eternity and yield incredible rewards. As you enter into this powerful relationship, begin with a firm commitment to your mentee and a strong belief that this person, this prayer and this process is anointed specifically for you at this time in your life.
Sometimes the cost of mentoring is high, but the value is even higher.
Remember that mentoring is not mothering. It’s not your responsibility to fix your mentee, but instead to faithfully walk with her.
As you move through the Four Square Framework, you will develop an awareness of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual balance based on the good Fruit of the Spirit.
Every relationship will be different and that’s PERFECT! Let it be different. Let it be beautiful. Let it be powerful. Let it be fun!
A healthy mentoring relationship is symbiotic - everybody wins! Unlocking her potential will unlock something great in you.