1. Mentoring: How To Do It & How To Choose One

2. Discipleship Defined (Matt 4:19): And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 3 Stages 1.Follow 2. Believe 3. Obey

3. Today’s Discussion 3-Part Discussion: 1.How to choose a mentor 2.How to be a mentor 3.Commitment from both parties

4. Some Tips on Choosing a Mentor 1.Prayerfully seeking God’s will 2.Generally, you choose 3.Avoid mentors that push themselves on you 4.Mentors must have the following attributes: Love Jesus Lead family well Submissive to authority Teachable Faithful member of a local church Humble Continued maturity / growth Fit in the Body / Not causing conflict Not focused on themself Track record of successes / fruit in their life

5. Mentoring: What It Takes 1.Commit necessary time 2.Emotional connection 3.Share your experiences Both good and bad Take them with you on your experiences 4.Impartation, which include (1 Tim 1:18 & Gen 48:14-16) Verbal blessings Laying on of hands

6. Mentoring: What It Takes 5.Be transparent and honest 6.Correction – do it with love and blessings 7.Guidance Be willing to ask them to do things that are in their best interest, even if it’s uncomfortable Be willing to do it with them

7. Mentoring: What It Takes 8.Bless & Release Know when to release & be willing to do it Bless them a.It will give them the best start b.It will end the phase of the relationship on the best terms c.It will allow your relationship to evolve to another phase d.It will be an example of what a good spiritual father/mother looks like, for them to follow & repeat in their own life