Image by Lubos Houska from Pixabay Dr Jessy Jaison, Theological Education Consultant, Mesa Global It is a joy to share here Dr Jaison’s short, inspirational video about pastoral mentoring. The aim of theological education and ministry training is far more than academic instruction—it is the intentional formation of Christlike character through relationships, discipleship, mentoring andContinue reading “Are we finishing courses or forming character?”
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Mentoring Tips n’ Tricks
Image by Dmitriy from Pixabay Naomi Jepsen, Dean of Students, Northwest College and Seminary Northwest College and Seminary takes mentoring very seriously. They support the professional development of their mentors on a regular basis in very creative ways. Here are a few interesting snippets from their recent Northwest Mentor Compass newsletter.Thank you, Naomi Jepsen. Enjoy,Continue reading “Mentoring Tips n’ Tricks”
Leading through letting go
Image by Tung Lam from Pixabay Jonny Pollock Here is a simple story that struck a chord with me. There are two questions that challenged my assumptions and priorities. 1) What is the real project? 2) Will I prioritise results or people? Thanks to Jonny for allowing us to publish his original post here. Enjoy, everyone! — MichaelContinue reading “Leading through letting go”
Evaluating the Mentoring Relationship in Progress
Anonymous SIL Literacy and Education Mentor in Africa Somehow I couldn’t shake the feeling that we didn’t have the best or right goals for my mentee, even though she seemed happy with the progress we were making on them. What to do? I’d heard somewhere that it was good to evaluate the mentoring relationship half-wayContinue reading “Evaluating the Mentoring Relationship in Progress”
Passing the Baton
Recently, Michael Jemphrey handed over leadership of SIL’s Robust Mentoring initiative to Darrel Kauffman. To mark the transition, we asked both of them to reflect on their journeys with mentoring. How did you first get involved in mentoring? Michael:When I began training as a translation consultant in 2002, there wasn’t much mentoring happening in WestContinue reading “Passing the Baton”
Creating a Framework
A Few Initial Thoughts from the Introduction to Mentoring Course by Rob Bustin, Deputy Director and Language Programs DirectorSIL Affiliated International Ministry Ethiopia (SIL AIM) The framework this course has already laid out for a formal mentoring program is worth the price of admission alone … We are only in the second week of “MentoringContinue reading “Creating a Framework”
Cohort Mentoring in Academic Domains
Many of us are painfully aware of the shortage of consultants in Bible Translation Organizations. What can be done about this? How do we train enough consultants well enough and quickly enough? by Tim Stirtz, SIL Global Linguistics Coordinator Image by Veii Rehanne Martinez, Free for Canva Teams At the October 2023 Bible Translation conference,Continue reading “Cohort Mentoring in Academic Domains”
Unleashing the Exodus Effect
Some Mentoring Lessons for Consultants by Michael Jemphrey, Anthropology & Translation Consultant Image by Leremy Gan, Free for Canva Teams Imagine this: Moses, the revered leader of the Israelites, receiving sage advice on management from an unexpected source—his father-in-law, Jethro, a priest, a faith leader from Midian!! In Exodus 18:17-23, Jethro finds Moses and God’sContinue reading “Unleashing the Exodus Effect”
Cross Cultural Mentoring
EMDC Workshop Testimonials by Samantha Chang Deck, Community & Culture, SIL International Dr. Sunny Hong and Samathan Chang Deck, photo credit: Samantha Chang Deck In June 2024, I had the privilege of being the assistant trainer for a four day intensive workshop on Cross Cultural Mentoring. My mentor, Dr. Sunny Hong, was the lead trainer.Continue reading “Cross Cultural Mentoring”
Cross-Cultural Mentoring: in-person training at EMDC
Dr. Sunny Hong, senior anthropology consultant with SIL, is offering an in-person workshop at EMDC on cross-cultural mentoring. The four-day workshop will take place during the Post-EMDC Training, from the 1st to the 4th June 2024. If you are attending the EMDC conference, this is too good of an opportunity to miss! Here are some details…Continue reading “Cross-Cultural Mentoring: in-person training at EMDC”