One of the best ways to help your teen grow in his or her faith is to move them toward a mentoring relationship. Try these 4 simple steps to make that happen.
Talking Points:
- Step #1: Envision. Paint a picture for your teen and what it could look like for them to mentor.
- Step #2: Equip. Train your teen on how to use the pursueGOD resources and how to use the FLEX method.
- Step #3: Empower. When the time is right, release your teen to start mentoring.
- Step #4. Encourage. As your teen’s mentoring group gets started, there will victories and trials. Be an encourager. Don’t let your teen give up on those kids. Pray for your teen.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Parents: Do you believe your teen is qualified to mentor a few students? Why or why not?
- Parents: Have you had to spur your kids on in other areas (academics, sports, music, relationships)? How did you do it? Was it worth it? Do you think it’ll be worth it to spur your teens on in the area of biblical mentoring? Explain.
- Parents: Can you picture your teen mentoring a small group of students? What do you see? Describe your vision for your teen.
- Teens: Can you get behind this mentoring vision? Do you think it could help others? Do you think it could help yourself? Explain.
- Make a preliminary list of younger students who might be interested in joining your mentoring group. When do you think you could all meet together? What types of topics will they be interested in discussing?
- Teens: Are you willing to commit to becoming a mentor? If so, what’s the next step?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
