Mentor Orientation Guide

Believe that God has given you something that you can pass on and share with another, and be willing to do so when the opportunity arises, says Doug Stewart at the end of his interview in this resource. Stewart has been a mentor throughout his life, but for a long time he didn't realize it. Now that he does, he sees his mentoring as a "skill" or "posture" that he must cultivate.This orientation guide can help the mentors in your church--conscious or unconscious--cultivate their postures. And if you have a mentoring program, or are hoping to start one, these materials can help your church establish and communicate its expectations for participants.Table of Contents:The Role of a MentorUnderstanding what a mentor is and does.Earl PalmerAdvice from an Experienced LeaderOne mentor shares his thoughts on establishing effective mentoring relationships.Doug StewartSample Job DescriptionThree Kinds of Mentoring (free sample)Different types of relationships require different kinds of skills.Fre