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Category: Mentoring

A Commonly Neglected Ingredient in Mentoring

As I was reading through 2 Timothy 1 it struck me that Paul told Timothy, ” I constantly remember you in my prayers.”  I don’t think he was simply praying, “God bless Timothy”.  Paul understood that Timothy was young and facing some pretty intense ministry pressure in Ephesus.  So undoubtedly he was praying for God to deepen Timothy’s courage, increase his leadership insights, expand his influence, and whatever else Timothy needed to exercise effective spiritual…Continue Reading

What To Do When a Mentee Talks too Much

Yesterday I told about a mentoring meeting I observed where a young lady was talking way too much.  In that post I gave a few tips for mentees to makes sure they’re making the best use of their time with their mentor.  As I sat there and listened to thier exchange the question hit me: How do you handle it when your mentee talks too much?  First let me start with what the older lady in yesterdays…Continue Reading

You Talk Too Much

Do you remember the song by Run-D.M.C, “You Talk Too Much“?  I’m reminded of that song as I sit here in a coffee shop trying to study.  Not because it’s playing over the sound system but because there is someone who is… talking too much.   Sitting at a table near me is a middle aged lady with a young woman in her early 20’s.  I’m not eavesdropping, I promise, but their conversation caught my attention…Continue Reading

Thanks to the Mentees

On this Thanksgiving day I am reminded of how thankful I am for the mentors and mentees in my life.  Gratitude has the power to bond two people in a very special way.   That’s why it’s an essential element in the mentor-mentee relationship.  While Timothy was undoubtably grateful for the investment Paul made in his life, I find it interesting that Paul expressed his gratitude for the relationship as well.  He wrote, “I thank God…as night…Continue Reading

Choosing Your Apprentice Leader

I looked around my living room knowing I needed to select an apprentice for my small group but, Who?  Who was ready?  Who was willing?  After praying, surprisingly God seemed to indicate that Roger should be the one.  Others in the group had more natural leadership abilities, charisma and tenure as a Christian but there was just something special about Roger’s spirit. I spent the next few months working with him, giving him opportunities to…Continue Reading