6 Things A Mentor Does

Here are 6 things I believe a mentor does or should do:

1. Gives timely advice.  Their advice seeks to encourage and guides toward Christ-likeness in all facets of life.
2. Risks own reputation.  At times the mentor backs the mentee, putting his/her own reputation on the line.
3. Bridges to resources.  Whether the resource is a book or a contact or an opportunity for ministry, mentors resource mentee’s for their growth.
4. Sets the example.  In all facets of life mentors provide the model to follow – being honest about imperfections, of course.
5. Shares ministry.  By co-laboring in ministry a mentor intentionally increases the credibility of the mentee.
6. Pushes up.  Mentors seek to push mentee’s beyond their level of leadership and celebrates how that occurs.