Mentor for Life

Natasha Sistrunk Robison is the Assistant Director of the Center for the Development of Evangelical Leadership (CDEL) at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Charlotte campus. She is a blogger, speaker, non-profit, and ministry leader, wife, and mom. Connect with her at www.asistasjourney.com and Twitter @asistasjourney.  

PART I: THE TIME IS NOW CHAPTER 1: MENTORING: MISSION CRITICAL This chapter gives a general overview of mentoring and clearly defines mentoring for the Christian as intentional discipleship. CHAPTER 2: MENTORING: CONNECTING EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP This chapter shares how our Western approach to evangelism is incomplete without discipleship. The commitment to mentoring intentionally bridges this gap by making the connection between evangelism and discipleship. CHAPTER 3: INFLUENCES AND INDULGENCES: CULTURE AND THE CHURCH This chapter addresses how culture shapes our character, and how we, as believers in the Church, can glorify God and change the culture by mentoring or making disciples. CHAPTER 4: MENTORING AND MULTIPLYING: THE KINGDOM AND THE PRIESTHOOD This chapter contrasts the kingdom of this world with the kingdom of God. It acknowledges that Christians have responsibilities to both kingdoms and that as the priesthood of all believers we impact the kingdom of this world by making disciples who mentor and multiply. PART II: THE TEACHING AND TRAINING THAT WE NEED MENTORING: IT'S ABOUT PRESENCE CHAPTER 5: PRESENCE WITH GOD Knowing and loving God is the foundational mentoring pillar. Mentors/mentees are encouraged to draw near to God through reflection, solid, and silence. CHAPTER 6: PRESENCE WITH OTHERS Knowing our identity in Christ and loving our neighbors. It includes the practical "This is how we do it" summary of this mentoring principle. MENTORING: IT'S A CALL TO A DISCIPLINED LIFE CHAPTER 7: DISCIPLESHIP OF THE MIND Theological reflection and developing a Christian worldview must be taught to mentees. This teaching includes Bible reading and study. CHAPTER 8: DISCIPLESHIP OF THE SOUL The disciplines of prayer, fasting, journaling, and spiritual retreat are important components of mentoring. Chapter includes the practical "This is how we do it" summary. MENTORING: IT'S ABOUT GOD'S MISSION CHAPTER 9: MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT AND TROOP WELFARE and the Apostle Paul teaches that disciples of Christ are indeed called to a disciplined life, and must therefore train themselves to live godly lives. CHAPTER 10: RALLYING THE TROOPS Mentors are intentional about drawing women into mentoring relationships. Chapter includes the practical "This is how we do it" summary. MENTORING: IT'S A CALL INTO COMMUNITY CHAPTER 11: BECOMING OUR SISTER'S KEEPER We have the Christian duty to look out for each of our sisters. CHAPTER 12: THE DISTINCT VOICE AND OUR TRUST Mentoring relationships require mutual trust. Chapter includes the practical "This is how we do it" summary. MENTORING: IT'S RELATIONAL CHAPTER 13: UNITY IN DIVERSITY Mentoring from the kingdom perspective of making disciples of all people groups means that we value unity in diversity and across generations. CHAPTER 14: EMBRACING ALL OF GOD'S WOMEN There are many issues that divide women in the church. It is important that we enter mentoring relationships with women who are different. It includes the practical "This is how we do it" summary. MENTORING: IT'S A COMMITMENT TO LOVE CHAPTER 15: THE MISSION IS SACRIFICIAL Mentors must remember their kingdom purpose for mentoring which is to equip disciples to live life on purpose for God and to equip others for His kingdom work. CHAPTER 16: SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Mentoring actually develops character and prepares mentors/menteess for leadership anywhere. It includes the practical "This is how we do it" summary of this mentoring principle. EPILOGUE AND APPENDICES