Mentor for life : finding purpose through intentional discipleship /: finding purpose through intentional discipleship. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Natasha Sistrunk Robinson.
• Other Names: Robinson, Natasha Sistrunk, 1979-
• Contents: PART I: THE TIME IS NOW CHAPTER 1: MENTORING: MISSION CRITICAL This chapter gives a general overview of mentoring and clearly defines mentoring for the Christian as intentional discipleship. CHAPTER 2: MENTORING: CONNECTING EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIPThis chapter shares how our Western approach to evangelism is incomplete without discipleship. The commitment to mentoring intentionally bridges this gap by making the connection between evangelism and discipleship. CHAPTER 3: INFLUENCES AND INDULGENCES: CULTURE AND THE CHURCHThis chapter addresses how culture shapes our character, and how we, as believers in the Church, can glorify God and change the culture by mentoring or making disciples. CHAPTER 4: MENTORING AND MULTIPLYING: THE KINGDOM AND THE PRIESTHOODThis chapter contrasts the kingdom of this world with the kingdom of God. It acknowledges that Christians have responsibilities to both kingdoms and that as the priesthood of all believers we impact the kingdom of this world by making disciples who mentor and multiply. PART II: THE TEACHING AND TRAINING THAT WE NEED MENTORING: IT’S ABOUT PRESENCECHAPTER 5: PRESENCE WITH GOD Knowing and loving God is the foundational mentoring pillar. Mentors/mentees are encouraged to draw near to God through reflection, solid, and silence. CHAPTER 6: PRESENCE WITH OTHERSKnowing our identity in Christ and loving our neighbors. It includes the practical “This is how we do it” summary of this mentoring principle.MENTORING: IT’S A CALL TO A DISCIPLINED LIFECHAPTER 7: DISCIPLESHIP OF THE MINDTheological reflection and developing a Christian worldview must be taught to mentees. This teaching includes Bible reading and study. CHAPTER 8: DISCIPLESHIP OF THE SOULThe disciplines of prayer, fasting, journaling, and spiritual retreat are important components of mentoring. Chapter includes the practical “This is how we do it” summary.MENTORING: IT’S ABOUT GOD’S MISSIONCHAPTER 9: MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT AND TROOP WELFAREand the Apostle Paul teaches that disciples of Christ are indeed called to a disciplined life, and must therefore train themselves to live godly lives. CHAPTER 10: RALLYING THE TROOPSMentors are intentional about drawing women into mentoring relationships. Chapter includes the practical “This is how we do it” summary..MENTORING: IT’S A CALL INTO COMMUNITYCHAPTER 11: BECOMING OUR SISTER’S KEEPERWe have the Christian duty to look out for each of our sisters. CHAPTER 12: THE DISTINCT VOICE AND OUR TRUSTMentoring relationships require mutual trust. Chapter includes the practical “This is how we do it” summary.MENTORING: IT’S RELATIONALCHAPTER 13: UNITY IN DIVERSITYMentoring from the kingdom perspective of making disciples of all people groups means that we value unity in diversity and across generations. CHAPTER 14: EMBRACING ALL OF GOD’S WOMENThere are many issues that divide women in the church. It is important that we enter mentoring relationships with women who are different. It includes the practical “This is how we do it” summary.MENTORING: IT’S A COMMITMENT TO LOVECHAPTER 15: THE MISSION IS SACRIFICIALMentors must remember their kingdom purpose for mentoring which is to equip disciples to live life on purpose for God and to equip others for His kingdom work.CHAPTER 16: SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CHRISTIAN CHARACTERMentoring actually develops character and prepares mentors/menteess for leadership anywhere. It includes the practical “This is how we do it” summary of this mentoring principle.EPILOGUE AND APPENDICES
• Publisher Details: Grand Rapids : Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 253/.7; RELIGION / Christian Church / Leadership; Mentoring -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; Discipling (Christianity); Church work with women; Christian women -- Religious life; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780310522362; 0310522366
• Related ISBNs: 9780310522355; 0310522358
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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