Effective Mentoring

mentoring_copy Why do the trades have apprenticeships and medical professions require internships? Because personal attention from experienced practitioners helps learners master essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge. This, of course, is no surprise to Christians familiar with the mentoring relationships of Moses and Joshua, Elijah and Elisha, Naomi and Ruth, Paul and Timothy, and Jesus and the disciples. What is a mentor, really? A mentor is “a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” Here is a practical guide to developing powerful, life-changing relationships with people around you. Originally written as a guide for mentoring women, yet the various authors explore principles which apply to all mentoring relationships.

Source: www.GiftedForLeadership.com (Christianity Today)

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