Seven Unique Aspects of Radical Mentoring
When we traveled to Minneapolis to host a Lunch and Learn about Radical Mentoring for pastors in the Twin Cities, we turned the mic over to Henry Williams, Senior Pastor of our host Five Oaks…
Six Qualities of a Good Mentee
Churches and mentors often ask us, “How do identify potential mentees and build a shortlist we want to invite?” Here’s an analogy. Think of it like fishing with a net versus fishing with a line….
Seven Mistakes to Avoid in Leading a Mentoring Group
As mentors, we know our mentees are going to make mistakes. So our goal isn’t to help them avoid mistakes altogether but to help them avoid the mistakes we made and at least make different…
Mentors Show The Way
Orange County is home to some of the best surfing in the continental United States. Decades ago, the Beach Boys and Hollywood helped make these California beaches popular and helped the sport of surfing take…
When Is Advice Taken As Criticism?
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and had a light come on, “Hey, I can help. I’ve been there, and I know what they should do.” As soon as there’s a break…
How to Make the Most of Your Story Retreat
The Story Retreat is one of the most important and crucial times your mentoring group will spend together. It will kickstart your mentoring group, allowing your mentees to make deep connections fast. After you share your…
How to Lead Mentee One-on-Ones
As you know, mentors are supposed to meet one-on-one with each mentee during the beginning of the mentoring season…ideally within a few weeks of the Story Retreat. We receive a lot of questions from mentors…
Why We Use the Word Covenant
Every now and then, someone asks why we have mentees sign a covenant to be in a mentoring group. Such a religious word! And fraught with doctrinal conflict. Let me explain why the word is…
Why Commencement?
One of the best things about mentoring men the Radical Mentoring way is commencement. We used to call it graduation. But graduation says, “I’m done.” Commencement says, “I’m beginning.” Just like Jesus sent out His…
Why Requiring Attendance and Timeliness Is Important
One of the distinguishing characteristics of Radical Mentoring is the requirement that everyone attends every meeting and shows up on time. Like many things, this was born of one motive but then morphed with a wonderful…
