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”
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”
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”
The Importance of Mentoring in HR and Staff Development
Three Perspectives to Consider Nathan Huntsinger, Senior Director for Workforce Innovation Strategies, People Strategies – Global Team For any organization that is focused on transforming their organizational culture through staff development initiatives, mentoring is a way to strategically invest in staff in a way that fosters learning, growth, organizational engagement and a healthier, more engagedContinue reading “The Importance of Mentoring in HR and Staff Development”
Practical Mentoring: Involving Mentees in Your Own Growth Process
Coleen Starwalt, Linguistics Consultant, SIL Nigeria SIL Nigeria is a growing entity. Alongside new expatriate colleagues, we are successfully recruiting many Nigerians to work in all of our domains, including linguistics. As work expands, consultants like myself, are strongly encouraged (if not expected) to mentor others. This is especially true in the case of newerContinue reading “Practical Mentoring: Involving Mentees in Your Own Growth Process”
Speaking grace and truth in mentoring: how we grow through challenges
Kate M, Translation Consultant, SIL If somebody asked me, what was missing from mentoring I received as a translation consultant-in-training, I would say, “Being challenged – challenged to grow in my consultant and interpersonal skills; challenged to develop deeper knowledge of Biblical languages; challenged in writing papers; and challenged in my knowledge of related disciplines.”Continue reading “Speaking grace and truth in mentoring: how we grow through challenges”