Choose Well

Luke 6:12-161 Timothy 5:22

Choose Well

Luke 6:12-161 Timothy 5:22

Invest TimeInvest Time

Jesus Developed A TeamJesus Developed A Team

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communitycommunity

congregationcongregation

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small groupsmall group

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Pray Often

John 17Luke 11:1

Provide Examples

John 13:15

Provide Examples

John 13:15

Be Devoted

John 6:66

Be Devoted

John 6:66

Trust Others

Mark 6:7

Trust Others

Mark 6:7

An effective delegator: 1) acknowledges limitations2) determines priorities3) recruits people of integrity 4) trains and empowers others 5) keeps ego out of the way

Evaluate Honestly

Mark 9:28-29

Evaluate Honestly

Mark 9:28-29

Five Levels of Communication

1.Cliché2.Facts3.Opinions4.Feelings5.Complete honesty

Acts 18:24-28

Apollos

A Great Truth

A Great Tragedy

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance!”

A + B = C

X + Y = Z

A + A = A

Observations from Acts18:24-28

Verse 24

Observations:Apollos was educated. Apollos was equipped. Apollos had the right aptitude. A = Aptitude

Verses 25-26

Observations:Apollos was hungry. Apollos was humble. Apollos had the right attitude.A=Attitude

Verses 27-28; 19:1

Observations:Apollos was able to defend the faith.Apollos was able to extend the faith. Apollos reached a new altitude.A=AltitudeAptitude + Attitude = Altitude

Five Action Steps for becominga Life-Long Learner

 L – LongingE – EffortA – AdmitR – RealizeN – Nurture

Mentoring

Age of Mass Education

Biblical Models:Moses and JoshuaElijah and Elisha

Jesus and His disciplesBarnabas and PaulBarnabas and Mark

Paul and TimothyPaul and Titus

Naomi and Ruth

Styles of Mentoring

Intensive StylesThe DisciplerThe Spiritual GuideThe Coach

Styles of Mentoring

Less Intensive StylesThe CounselorThe TeacherThe Sponsor

Styles of Mentoring

Passive StylesThe Contemporary ModelThe Historical Model

Establishing the RelationshipBetween Mentor and Protégé

 1.Build a strong foundation for the relationship2.Clearly identify the expectations of the protégé 3.Foster a learning environment4.Consider writing a mentoring covenant5.Discuss accountability