Think about a current (or recent) mentoring relationship. To what extent have you done each of the following:

1. Establish a strong relationship. The stronger the relationship, the greater the empowerment. As you look for potential mentorees, keep compatibility and chemistry in mind.    Fully    Partially    Didn't

2. Agree on purpose. A basic ...

Topics:	Discipleship, Empowerment, Leadership, Mentoring, Teamwork
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Mentoring, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 4:18-22, 2 Timothy 2:2
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

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Topics:	Discipleship, Empowerment, Leadership, Mentoring, Teamwork
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Mentoring, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	1 Kings 19:14-21, Matthew 4:18-22, 2 Timothy 2:2
Date Added:	August 27, 2007

Matthew 4:18–22

Once upon a time, someone tried to start a small-group program in your church and it failed miserably. The whys and wherefores of the failure are irrelevant, but you are now stuck with ever-present naysayers whose mantra is, "We tried that … ." Still, you know that small groups are the most efficient way to disciple believers, and so you are committed to a resurrection. The ...

Topics:	Growth, Leadership, Marketing, Planning, Recruiting, Small groups, Strategy
Filters:	Christian education, Elder, Pastor, Small group leader, Small groups
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 4:18-22
Date Added:	September 26, 2007