DIGITAL Bulletin for Fathers Day - Juneteenth Sunday 06-15-2025

Saint Paul’s Baptist Church Men’s Fellowship - Mentoring Program Dear Brothers in Fellowship, • We are excited to introduce the new Mentoring Program at St. Paul's Baptist Church for young men from Seventh thru Twelfth grades. This document outlines the key aspects of the program, inviting your participation and support.

Mission Statement • The St. Paul's Baptist Church Men's Fellowship Mentoring Program will be designed to nurture and guide young men in St. Paul’s. The mission is to establish meaningful connections between mentors and mentees, fostering an environment of growth, learning, and positive role modeling, striving to empower the youth to reach their full potential and become responsible, compassionate, and successful members of the community and the broader society.

Program Objectives: • To provide academic support, personal development, and career guidance.

Participant Identification: • Initially the target mentees will be young men affiliated with St Paul’s Baptist Church and the target group will be seventh thru twelfth grade students.

Mentor Identification: • Open to Men who are members of St Paul’s Baptist Church Men’s Fellowship. Men who are interested will complete an application to ensure an appropriate match is made with the mentee. Please note a set of guidelines or a mentoring agreement will be established to set clear expectations and boundaries. Also, please know that background checks and mentor training will be included in the process.

Mentor-Mentee Matchmaking: • Pairs will be based on shared interests, goals, and compatibility, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity. Training sessions will cover effective communication, mentorship best practices, and understanding the specific needs of young men.

Meeting Commitments: • Mentors and mentees must commit to meetings for a minimum of six hours each month (with at least one contact per week), ensuring consistent and meaningful engagement. Additionally, there will be a mandatory group meeting held every month at St. Paul's Baptist Church, lasting for not more than two hours. This gathering is an essential part of the program, designed to bring all mentors and mentees together for collective learning, sharing experiences, and fostering a sense of community within the program.

Celebrating Achievements: • A strong emphasis will be placed on celebrating the achievements of the mentors and mentees with recognition events featuring success stories placed in the church's communications, highlighting the progress and accomplishments.

Additional Guidelines: • Key principles such as confidentiality, respect, inclusivity, and regular communication to foster a trusting and supportive environment will be emphasized. Mentors are expected to provide guidance, not control, while prioritizing the safety, professionalism, and well-being of all participants.

• We invite you to join us in this enriching journey, either as a mentor, a supporter, or an advocate. Your involvement can make a significant difference in the lives of young men in our church.

With Many Blessings, The Committee: Dr. Juan R Baughn (Chair), Dr. Koreem Bell, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Clairborne, Stanley Edwards, Deacon Scott Rector, Luther Reeder, Deacon Donnell Sheppard, Deacon Larry Wright (Chair, Men’s Fellowship)

Interested in being Mentored?

Use the below link or QR Code to Access the online MENTEE Application.

https://tinyurl.com/SPBC-MF-MENTEEAPPL