An often overlooked task in the mentor role is ensuring safety; safety for the mentor, for the mentee and for the larger community around both. In fact, safety is an important component in Verve Lead’s front page statement; “Lift buoyancy and resilience of Christian leaders, to enhance the well-being, sustainability and safety of our communities.” The effect of a Christian …
Four Questions to Help Understand what God Wants for You
Have you ever finished a session with a mentee or supervisee and were left feeling that something was wrong? That something they said was not aligned with what God wants for them? It can be difficult to see behaviours or attitudes in your mentees or supervisees that you recognise as unbiblical and unhealthy for their lives but it also allows for the opportunity for you to provide some insight and, hopefully, help correct their path forward.
Handling Unbiblical Behaviours in Your Mentees
When working with mentees and supervisees as a Christian mentor or supervisor, we naturally run into behaviours that don’t align with the Bible’s ethics. This can be an excellent opportunity to bring the Bible into the conversation and explore stories that may parallel your mentee’s current situation. This means that we, as mentors or supervisors, need to understand the message …
Mitigating Psychosocial Hazards Within the Workplace
When working with mentees or supervisees, we often come across the concept of safety: physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual. While there are many ways in which a person’s well-being can be at risk, we are often unaware of them, especially in our workplaces. Psychosocial hazards arise from or relate to the design or management of work or a work …
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
It is here once again… Christmas time! Every year as I reread the Christmas story, something new jumps out at me. This year, it’s a verse in the Luke 2 story of the shepherds visiting Mary and baby Jesus. “17 Upon seeing this miraculous sign, the shepherds recounted what had just happened. 18 Everyone who heard the shepherds’ story was …
Three Questions that Help Mentees Determine Outcomes
Want to explore outcomes with your mentees? Read this article to learn how to help your mentee consider what is real, sound, and legal when making decisions. My mentor resources will help you grow your mentoring skills and assess your competency level. Click through to learn more!
What do we do When our Mentee is Making a Mistake?
Are you a mentor needing to challenge your mentee’s actions? Read this article to explore how to do it without sounding controlling, manipulative or judgemental. Learn how to rectify mistakes, report abuse and protect the heart and mind of your mentee. Take this personalised mentor growth support and development assessment to help grow your mentoring skills.
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BOOK OUT NOWBurnout & BeyondThe dangers of depletion and the path to healthDon Easton, through personal recovery and extensive research, has crafted guidelines for sustainable rhythms to prevent burnout. With years of experience guiding clergy towards healthier lifestyles, his book “Burnout and Beyond” stands as a timely and practical resource, addressing the impact of ministry stress amid the global pandemic.ORDER …
The Church Mental Health Summit – Almost Here!
I’m excited to be presenting at the Church Mental Health Summit on October 10, discussing Beyond Burnout. Click through to get a sneak peek at my presentation and learn more about the all-access pass to gain lifetime access to 50+ other speakers! Join me in equipping the church to provide hope for those in need of mental health resources by registering HERE.
The Role of Story-Telling in a Mentoring Session
As a mentor, I’ve found it beneficial to occasionally share personal stories to help mentees gain perspective in difficult situations. Sharing stories can build trust, create connection, trigger empathy and catalyze self-reflection. Read this article to explore the benefits of storytelling and learn how to do it appropriately. Click through to learn more!