Inspire, Connect, Transform
“Now we have time space to breathe”: these are words I say most days to small groups of children in school, or groups of adults as we begin peer support sessions, or one to one mentoring/coaching sessions. It is a moment
Generation to Generation
It’s a funny thing isn’t it how some of the things that become the most meaningful and significant in our lives start out seemingly by accident? Mentoring is one such thing for me – something I stumbled into by accident
How do we communicate?
“He does not understand, and I see that. So I speak again, weaving another piece of cloth, but this time with a different design. I come up with what I think will reach him and be perceived by him.” Jacques
Repacking our bags
Do you research your destination? Do you make a list of things you simply *must* do (or avoid)? How about packing - do you open a suitcase and shove in whatever is near? Do you always pack the same kit? I’ve spent
Promptings made perfect – what happens when it’s time to move on?
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” ― Leo Tolstoy There occur pivotal moments in all our lives. Should I stay or should I go? Wait or jump? 2020 was a pivotal year. It caused so many of us
The role of Pastoral Supervision
Before the days of Zoom, I was sitting with a young church minister, clutching our cups of coffee, preparing for a first session of pastoral supervision together. “How are you feeling about doing this?” I asked, remembering the resistance I
Lessons on Pornography Addiction – help for mentors and coaches
Pornography addiction is a growing problem in society, affecting men, women, children and marriages, and bringing with it a range of problems; from relationship breakdown and emotional intimacy to sexual problems. More and more people are seeking help as they
It’s good to talk
I have been involved in Christian ministry for almost fifty years and over that period my passion has centred around two key themes – Christian discipleship and spiritual formation. Mentoring brings these two together, a key tool in helping people
The Jesus Model of Discipleship
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘discipleship’? Do you think of people sitting in a seminary lecture or maybe a Youth Leader out for coffee with one of their youth? I think for many of us, ‘discipleship’
Learning from Elephants
The rogue elephant, which they had darted from the helicopter, fell to the dusty ground. The ground team rushed forward to put on the GPS collar and carry out their medical procedures and scientific measurements. Just before giving him the
