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’
Virtually Possible
Over the last couple of months, I have hosted three online retreats for groups of my mentees/coachees and other ‘associates’! In total, thirty folks have engaged, and all the feedback has been positive. The theme for these virtual gatherings has
Grandparents in lockdown
The lockdown is of indeterminate length. I am a grandparent forever. My enforced Coronavirus sabbatical has provided me with the opportunity to reflect on life in general and three of my key roles in particular – husband, father and grandfather. The
The Importance of Supervision for the Christian Coach & Mentor
Being a trainer of mentors and coaches, I am well aware of the importance of looking after ourselves as well as our clients. It is no secret that what we do and how we act often carries more importance than
Christian Mentoring and Coaching: Investing in a few for the sake of the many
Mentoring is a dynamic, intentional relationship of trust in which one person, the mentor, invests in another, the mentee, by accompanying them on their spiritual journey, and in sharing time, experience and insights in order to help them partner with
Who’s at your table?
Do you feel stuck in a particular area of your life and unsure of which route to take? Maybe you just have so much on and you can’t find clarity or decide on your next steps? You have an idea
Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations
This summer I had an experience that suggests that when we engage in mentoring – intentional relationships, then it is not just helping the person in that relationship, but it is leaving a legacy for many years to come. In 1985
Five ways mentoring transforms my ministry
Throughout my experiences of leading and being responsible for my peers, young people, and children, one thing has remained invaluable: mentoring. Being mentored has transformed how I approach positions of leadership and ministry – and here’s why: There’s someone there to
The Costly Privilege of Mentoring
unsplash-logo At a back table of a small Costa, I, aged fifteen, sat opposite my church youth worker. With my hands wrapped around a cherry hot chocolate, I spoke to her about school, friends, and what I’d been puzzling out