The Blessing of Spiritual Mentoring

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2017

Keywords

Spiritual life, Mentoring

Abstract

Paul’s core argument for spiritual mentoring includes that to be effective mentors, our teaching must be backed by the witness of our own lives. We are to demonstrate all that we teach. What is laid upon us is the tremendous task of not only talking to men about Christ but showing Him to them through our lives. The experienced and exemplary Christian creates a responsible atmosphere for spiritual growth, sharing life experiences and skills and sacrificing time and energy.

As part of the mentoring process, Christians are to take every opportunity to teach younger people about God. This can be done by praying with them and for them, by bringing them under the means of grace, by instructing them in the principles of the Bible, teaching them their duty to God and man, and setting for them good examples of a holy life. This should be done by taking into consideration their age and capacity for understanding.

Journal Title

Ministry: International Journal for Pastors

Volume

89

Issue

4

First Page

21

Last Page

25

First Department

Christian Ministry

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