Last week, we introduced three foundational qualities needed to become a Christian mentor, professional supervisor, or coach: Mature Discipleship, Seasoned Christian Leadership and Healthy Well-being. Each is essential to the work, and in the coming weeks, we will look at the behavioural expressions of each of these qualities, beginning with Mature Discipleship and the expression Love God with Wholehearted Intentionality. This is a great place to start because a sincere love for God guides most Christian leaders to becoming a coach/mentor/supervisor in the first place. It is the cornerstone of why we do what we do…

As we continue exploring what it means to be a Mature Disciple, I want to chat today about the importance of curiosity. Curiosity is an often underrated quality in a leader because leaders often fall into the trap that they have a deeper understanding of the world, people, and God than those around them. Without curiosity, a leader can become arrogant, and their growth can be stifled…

Christian leaders spend a great deal of time reading the Bible, studying scripture and applying it to their daily lives. We return to Scripture for obvious reasons: we read it primarily to hear God’s word, and also for instruction on how to live like Christ, be a better disciple, and be a better leader. Daily reading also helps us with personal discipline, the practice of reflection and a reminder of God’s great love for us. Reading the Bible and applying its words can bring transformation…

What are the most essential qualities of a mentor? There are, of course, an abundance of skills and competencies that are required to work in the field of professional mentoring or supervising, but there are a few that stand out as foundational…