The Power of Mentoring: Shaping People Who Will Shape the World

by Martin Sanders

Publisher:

WingSpread

, 2009

Overview

The Power of Mentoring is a groundbreaking guide for mentoring the next generation of Christian leaders. With its variety of practical, insightful mentoring models, The Power of Mentoring provides motivation for mentoring involvement, new approaches and skill-building exercises and implementation strategies. This ideal resource includes: Key thoughts questions for reflection, Action plans, A “Life Plan” for self-evaluation, Accountability questions and additional suggested resources.

Key Features

• Presents an in-depth look at mentoring people towards Christian leadership
• Features questions and action plans for further reflection

Contents

• Mentoring and the Development Process
• A Rationale for Mentoring
• Developing Meaningful Relationships
• Unique Mentoring Models
• The Developmental Process
• Spiritual Formation: Discipleship
• Character Formation
• Integrity
• Dealing with the Private, Deeper Issues
• Developing Healthy Emotional and Spiritual Sides of Life and Ministry
• Purpose, Passion, Plan and Priority in Mentoring
• Creating Working Formats for Mentoring in the Future
• Appendix 1: Life Plan
• Appendix 2: Questions for Accountability
• Appendix 3: Suggested Resources

Top Highlights

“It should focus more on coaching in life direction rather than on modifying behavior or changing thought processes” (Page 6)

“Changes will occur over time, with prayer and reflection, obedience and faithfulness, and often with more than one attempt. What is really important is the formation of character, walking with God over the long run and understanding His grace and forgiveness. This is the formation of godly character whereby one becomes the effective servant God can and does use.” (Page 6)

“People of character and integrity who take risks are most often the kind of people who see God’s power and the fullness of His blessing upon their lives and ministries.” (Page 2)

“A mentor needs to be vulnerable, to share his or her life and experiences and to listen and elicit information from the mentoree.” (Page 27)

“They tended to focus more on behavior than on life direction.” (Page 5)

Product Details

• Title: The Power of Mentoring: Shaping People Who Will Shape the World
• Author: Martin Sanders
• Publisher: WingSpread
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Pages: 224
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Mentoring in church work
• ISBNs: 9781600662355, 9781600669972, 1600662358, 1600669972
• Resource ID: LLS:POWEROFMENTORING
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:18:58Z

About Martin Sanders

Dr. Martin Sanders is a professor at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York. He also serves as president of Global Leadership, Inc. through which he develops leaders, national pastors and missionaries in more than 30 countries. Dr. Sanders is married and has four adult children. He is the author of iHow to Get the Family You've Always Wantedi.