DGL Mentoring Guide

YOUNG LIFE DEVELOPING GLOBAL LEADERS

MENTORING

...that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

– Colossians 1:28

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Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

– 1 Corinthians 11:1

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KEY CONCEPT: Mentoring leads to maturity in faith CHALLENGE: Cultivate a humble and teachable spirit within yourself

READ Maturing Through Mentoring - The eternal and immeasurable value of investing in a mentoring relationship on your life You may want to grow in your capacity for leadership, and you may have goals you set for yourself over periods of time, but Christian mentoring is about more than self-improvement or personal development. It’s about helping you increasingly live in the power of the Holy Spirit to become all God has created you to be.

God uses the mentoring relationship to strengthen the faith of everyone involved and to help both parties grow more into who He designed them to be. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (NIV).

When mentoring becomes a regular part of your life, you are better equipped to put your faith into action – to live out and share your faith, teach others about Jesus, and use your gifts for the Kingdom.

Through mentoring you can expect to: Identify and discuss specific areas of life to grow in Study the Bible together Pray together Help identify blind spots and opportunities for transformation in both parties’ spiritual lives Find and celebrate evidence of becoming more conformed to the image of Christ Address areas of ongoing struggle or ungodly thinking and behavior Learn to mentor others Mentoring is a biblical idea. Although the word "mentor" itself is never used in Scripture, we see numerous examples of mentoring relationships taking place throughout the Bible.

Jethro mentored Moses. Moses mentored Joshua and the elders of Israel.

And Joshua mentored the other remaining leaders of his army.

Eli mentored Samuel. Samuel mentored Saul and David. Ahithophel and Nathan the prophet also mentored David. David became Israel's greatest king. David mentored his army commanders and government officials to establish the united nation of Israel. David also mentored Solomon. Solomon mentored the Queen of Sheba, who returned to her people with his wisdom in the form of Proverbs that applied God's laws.

Elijah mentored Elisha. Elisha mentored king Jehoash and others.

Daniel mentored Nebuchadnezzar, who humbled himself before God. Mordecai mentored Esther. Esther mentored King Artaxerxes, which led to the liberation of God's people.

Priscilla and Aquila mentored Apollos, and this resulted in a much-improved ministry for Apollos.

And finally, Jesus mentored the twelve apostles who established the Christian church. The apostles mentored hundreds of other leaders, including Paul. Paul mentored Titus, Timothy, and many others. Timothy mentored many more who mentored others also, which led to a chain reaction that resulted in dozens of new churches in Asia. Ultimately, this specific mentoring chain is the beginning point of where we are today.

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SHARE What people have had a significant impact on your life (good or bad)?

As you consider your place in the "mentoring chain," how do you hope to grow through this experience?

STUDY Take note of the action verbs in this passage. In what way are Jesus’ last words on earth an invitation to mentor others and be mentored ourselves?

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations ... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:18-20, NIV

How do the following quotes inspire you to prioritize mentorship in your life?

MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

“Only a disciple can make a disciple.” ― A. W. Tozer

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

“Making disciples of Jesus is the overflow of the delight in being disciples of Jesus.” ― David Platt, Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another —and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25

"You cannot impart what you do not possess." ― Howard G. Hendricks

NOTES

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7

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