Notes from Mentoring Men in the Local Church seminar

(c) men with a purpose

Where are our leaders? Families, churches and communities are crying for an answer to this question.

We believe that the "one-to-one" discipleship relationship (mentoring) will help you answer that vital question. Although there are many fine books and seminars on leadership development, there is still no substitute for personal time invested in another man's life. Mentoring is not a new leadership strategy: Jesus spent time with each of His disciples, and the Bible is filled with godly men developing other men from Enoch to John.

"Mentoring is a relational experience in which one person empowers another by sharing God-given resources." ("Connecting" by Stanley & Clinton, p 38). The goal of the mentoring strategy is to provide a developmental relationship where men will grow personally to become servant leaders to their families, church, and communities. The result of the mentoring strategy will be to multiply leaders who will impact others for Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19-20, II Tim 2:2)

Would you rather win 500 men a year to Christ or 2 men a year to Christ who pass it on?

We know that one on one instruction is best in the sports world, why not in life?
Jesus::Disciples, Eli::Samuel, Aaron::sons, Paul::Timothy

Strategy for growth: Find someone who has what you want and attach yourself to him.

Biblical strategy: Intentionally look for teachable men, and initiate a mentoring relationship with them. (jesus/Paul, etc)