From the Podcast:


Mentoring conversations can happen anywhere and with anyone, but how do you start those conversations? Ryan describes how he uses the resources on pursueGOD to start the mentoring conversations in everyday life. He gives some tips on how you can initiate mentoring conversations with the people in your life.

[Related Topic: Mentor Training (Series)]

Video Highlights:

  • Keep it conversational. Don’t try to formalize the conversation. This can make it feel like you are simply trying to teach and not really connect with those you are mentoring.
  • Mentor those that actually need help or advice. Not everyone is going to be willing to listen to what you have to say. You need to start with the people that are obviously in need of help and are willing to listen. It is pointless to try and mentor someone who doesn’t want to be mentored.
  • Start with life topics. Don’t instantly jump into faith based topics. Starting with life applicable conversations helps to build trust with those you are mentoring. Once you are comfortable in your mentoring relationships you can start to move into those faith based conversations and help your mentees begin their pursuit of God.

[Related Topic: What is the Best Way to Share My Faith?]

The ultimate goal of mentoring relationships is to build disciples, but it all starts with simple conversations about life. You can have these conversations anywhere and with anyone using the tools and resources on pursueGOD. These conversations help to build trust and allow you to ultimately share the gospel with those you are mentoring.

[Related Topic: How to Help Someone Pursue God]

Discussion Questions:

  1. Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
  2. What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
  3. What do you think of with the word “mentoring”?
  4. Describe some of the typical conversations you have with people in everyday life. Now browse our topics to see if any of our resources could add value to those conversations.
  5. Do you think any of your friends would be willing to have more intentional conversations using our resources? Why or why not?
  6. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.

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