By Ps David Jones
Part 2 of 4
Set goals from the beginning:
1. At the very first connection be honest and open. Lay expectations out on the table e.g.) ask the person being mentored what they are hoping to achieve
2. If they are asking for accountability as part of the relationship, ask them to write out some questions they want to be asked
3. Let them know that the goal of mentoring is not to counsel them regarding their problems but help them be all that God has called them to be
4. All conversations are confidential. This is important as trust must be earned but can very easily be lost
Make great use of time:
1. Go into each time of connection with an outcome in mind. Know where you are going and what you both want to achieve each time you meet. Remember to be open to listening to the Holy Spirit and be sensitive to what may be going on in their life
2. Set a place and time that works for both of you. Remember you are offering your service to them, so it’s important there is effort on their behalf
3. Don’t make meetings too long
4. Being realistic in mentoring takes invested time. Jesus spent three years with his disciples
Be prepared:
1. Take time to pray and ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, discernment, and a prophetic edge to flow out from you
2. Always go into the connection time prepared with vision, answers to any previous questions. If you treat it casually, they will too. Honour goes both ways!
Keep it real:
1. Be genuine and have a laugh together. It does not need to be super spiritual
2. Meet at a cafe. A place where you can relax and enjoy each other’s company
3. Share some challenges and victories from your own life if applicable. How did you get to where you are?
4. Lead from example in your own life. This is one of the greatest ways to pass something on. Remember, most things are caught not taught
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