Mentoring – JIM MARTIN

Mentoring: The Promise of Relational Leadership

(The following are reflections based on Walter C. Wright’s book, Mentoring: The Promise of Relational Leadership.) Want to start or enhance a mentoring relationship? Are you interested in having a relationship with someone who might serve as a mentor? Are you already a mentor to one or more persons but you are not sure how… Continue reading Mentoring: The Promise of Relational Leadership

2012 Mentoring Group

This year’s mentoring group was outstanding. Thanks to Shane, Benjamin, Shannon, Doug, Scott, Jason, and Ernie for blessing me with a great year in 2012. Am I ever impressed with these guys! All of them are ministers and are blessing churches. This group met one full day per month for the last 12 months. During… Continue reading 2012 Mentoring Group

2012 Mentoring Group

Charles Siburt

Charles Siburt has been a friend and mentor to me for almost 25 years. I have learned so much from him. I am a much better man and minister for having known him. For many years he taught ministry at Abilene Christian University. His teaching went way beyond the classroom. Charles spent time and energy… Continue reading Charles Siburt

Ministry Inside.29

Each Thursday I write a post (ok, most Thursdays) entitled “Ministry Inside.” This post is primarily written for those who are in various church ministry roles. Yet others might find these comments and resources helpful as well. You might enjoy reading my blog via your phone. You can do this directly through a browser (www.godhungry.org)… Continue reading Ministry Inside.29

Question: What Concerns You Most About Men Today?

This Sunday is Father’s Day. This is a time in which many men will be thinking about their own roles as fathers. I am also thinking this week about what it means to be a man. So let me raise this question: What concerns you most about men today? For example, here are a few… Continue reading Question: What Concerns You Most About Men Today?

Away and Now Back

Those of you who read this blog regularly have probably noticed that I have posted very little in the last week. On Thursday evening through Saturday morning, I attended the Lipscomb University Conference on Preaching. Speakers included Scot McKnight, Tom Long, Tremper Longman, Richard Ward, and Dave Bland. I really enjoy this conference. The… Continue reading Away and Now Back

Lynn Anderson on Mentoring Groups

In the video below, Lynn Anderson of Mentornetwork.org speaks regarding the mentoring groups he has led for many years. As you watch this video, consider your own mentoring opportunities. These are valuable insights from someone who has poured his life into others for many years.

Lynn Anderson on Being Indebted to Mentors

So many of you have communicated to me how much you have enjoyed Lynn Anderson’s words each Monday. These words today will not disappoint either. Hear him speak of the value of mentors in his own life. Lynn Anderson is an author, minister, and encourager to many, many Christian leaders. If you are not familiar… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Being Indebted to Mentors

Mentoring as An Act of Humility (Guest: Cliff Barbarick)

Last week, Cliff Barbarick made a comment on this blog that spoke about the true nature of mentoring. What he said ought to be heard by all of us who are both mentors and who have a mentor(s). I love what he says about mentoring as an act of humility. Cliff Barbarick is a part-time… Continue reading Mentoring as An Act of Humility (Guest: Cliff Barbarick)