Choose Well Luke 6: Timothy 5:22 Choose Well Luke 6: Timothy 5:22

Invest Time

Jesus Developed A Team multitudes community congregation large group small group inner circle

Pray Often John 17 Luke 11:1

Provide Examples John 13:15 Provide Examples John 13:15

Be Devoted John 6:66 Be Devoted John 6:66

Trust Others Mark 6:7 Trust Others Mark 6:7

An effective delegator: 1) acknowledges limitations 2) determines priorities 3) recruits people of integrity 4) trains and empowers others 5) keeps ego out of the way

Evaluate Honestly Mark 9:28-29 Evaluate Honestly Mark 9:28-29

Five Levels of Communication 1.Cliché 2.Facts 3.Opinions 4.Feelings 5.Complete honesty

Acts 18:24-28 Apollos

A Great Truth A Great Tragedy If you think education is expensive, try ignorance!

A + B = C X + Y = Z A + A = A

Observations from Acts18:24-28

Verse 24 Observations: Apollos was educated. Apollos was equipped. Apollos had the right aptitude. A = Aptitude

Verses Observations: Apollos was hungry. Apollos was humble. Apollos had the right attitude. A=Attitude

Verses 27-28; 19:1 Observations: Apollos was able to defend the faith. Apollos was able to extend the faith. Apollos reached a new altitude. A=Altitude Aptitude + Attitude = Altitude

Five Action Steps for becoming a Life-Long Learner L – Longing E – Effort A – Admit R – Realize N – Nurture

Mentoring Age of Mass Education

Biblical Models: Moses and Joshua Elijah and Elisha Jesus and His disciples Barnabas and Paul Barnabas and Mark Paul and Timothy Paul and Titus Naomi and Ruth

Styles of Mentoring Intensive Styles The Discipler The Spiritual Guide The Coach

Styles of Mentoring Less Intensive Styles The Counselor The Teacher The Sponsor

Styles of Mentoring Passive Styles The Contemporary Model The Historical Model

Establishing the Relationship Between Mentor and Protégé 1. Build a strong foundation for the relationship 2. Clearly identify the expectations of the protégé 3. Foster a learning environment 4. Consider writing a mentoring covenant 5. Discuss accountability