Partners in the Gospel: Mentoring Edition PB
By: Megan Hill| Product Details | |
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| Publisher | Presbyterian and Reformed |
| Year | 2026 |
| ISBN | 9798887792477 |
The "Mentoring Edition" was written for pastors’ and elders’ wives and can be used in a variety of settings.
- One-on-one mentorships. The most obvious way to use this study is one-on-one. A pastor or elder’s wife with greater experience can mentor a wife with less experience.
- Regional groups. Area pastors’ wives sometimes get together for fellowship and encouragement. This study can be the basis for discussion in a group like that—whether the wives are in the same denomination or simply live in the same town.
- Church groups. Local churches may host regular gatherings for their pastors’ and elders’ wives. At those events, the ministry wives in your congregation might want to do this study together.
- Seminary groups. Seminary campuses often facilitate fellowship among wives of men preparing for ministry. These groups typically include professors’ wives or other women with ministry experience who serve as mentors. This study can help women who are about to begin life in ministry.
If you’re serving in a mentor role for this study, you may be feeling a lack of confidence. Being labeled a “mentor” probably makes you acutely aware of all your weaknesses and failings. Just because you have greater experience doesn’t mean you have ministry life all figured out, and that’s okay. Your mentee doesn’t need you to teach her to be just like you; she needs you to help her become more like Christ.
As a mentor, you can best serve your mentee in three ways:
- Pray. Seek the Lord’s help as you help your mentee. Ask him, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer” (Ps. 19:14).
- Prepare. Complete the readings and activities before the meeting, and come ready to discuss. Consider not only what personal experiences you can share with your mentee but what truths from God’s Word and aspects of his character will be an encouragement to her.
- Love. Your mentee will probably tell you her fears and struggles related to ministry life. Listen attentively and assure her of your love—and also remind her of the Lord’s love. If she asks you to hold her accountable for sin, be faithful in this. If she asks you to pray for her weaknesses, be sure to do so. If she tells you about her growth in grace, rejoice with her. Your tender care for her is the best gift you can give her.
