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Mentoring
Jonathan and I have had the chance to be introduced to a couple who have been on the mission field for decades and are now working here at JAARS. We’ve entered into somewhat of a mentoring relationship as they are older and wiser than us. There have been meals shared and hours of talking. Now they want to know what we want from the mentoring and I’m at a loss. I don’t have any idea as I’ve never had anyone like this in my life before.
So, I turn the question to you. What do you think of mentoring? Any experience or opinions on this? We’d appreciate your help!!
One Response to “Mentoring”
February 27th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I cant tell you how much it has meant to me to have a mentoring relationship with Calvin Booth. He is one of the volunteer receptionist at VMS.
One day I told my boys… ‘Come on guys! I’m at least 25 years ahead of you if you would just listen to me I can show you some short cuts in life.’
I was referring to the idea that they can avoid some frustration of learning through the school of hard knocks.
That is when I realized Calvin – nearly 35 years my senior – and a retired pastor at that was a gold mine!!
So, I guess the primary angle I would recommend is just to garner from these friends some special insights. Sounds obvious I guess but I often think of myself as just sitting at Calvin’s feet and listening to what he has to say. Even thoguh this seems a oneway street, I know Clavin has been greatly encouraged to have someone like me to minister to. We have therefore been mutually blessed.
Just some thoughts.
Still would like to get together you you guys soon. Up to now, I have been distracted by PD and family stuff. I could use and encouraging visit with the McCalls.