Found this following article that I thought was an interesting acronym for what you do as a small group leader or teacher.
A friend who was in charge of our men's ministry once said, "Some of these guys really don't want me coaching them; they don't want my help!"
"That's all right," I said, "If all these guys are living spiritually healthy lives, you can take it easy."
"But some aren't thriving spiritually," he said. "They need encouragement."
A coach's primary goal is to help leaders become fully mature in Christ. By mentoring, we participate in the process of presenting every man and woman complete in Christ. This happens by helping them cultivate their spiritual health—even when it's an uphill battle.
The acronym MENTOR provides steps to help you guide your small group leaders to spiritual maturity.
Motivate them to find a spiritual partner.
Encourage them to review the health assessment regularly.
Never forsake gathering together.
Tell them what you sense God wants them to hear.
One-on-ones are vital.
Release them to multiply their lives
Mentoring is essential to multiplication. It's not just about studying the Bible and spiritual formation--it requires that you dream a future for your students.
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