You Need a Mentor

In Episode 2 of Season 4, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor are joined by Evan Vela, a GenSend Journeyman, to delve into the critical topic of mentorship. Sharing personal stories of how mentors have shaped their lives and ministries, the team highlights practical advice on developing meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, focusing on authenticity, vulnerability, and life-on-life discipleship.

Also in This Episode:

• Insights on how to invite people into your schedule for effective mentorship
• The significance of sharing life stories to build faith and trust
• Encouragement for ministry leaders to pursue mentorship for their personal growth
• Practical steps for parents to encourage mentorship for their children

Helpful Resources:

• Essentials for Collegiate Ministry eBooks: Discover the new series of eBooks on leadership principles for collegiate ministry (available for free!)
• Life on Mission App: A practical tool for sharing the gospel using the “3 Circles” method
• Creating Your Collegiate Leadership Pipeline: A guide to developing a structured leadership development process
• The GenSend Podcast Episode – Closing the Gaps: According to Lifeway Research, many young adults drop out of church attendance between 18 and 22. Listen to this discussion on critical gaps in student ministry and get insights on how church leaders and parents can actively participate in helping students navigate these transitions successfully.
• Youth Leader Coaching Network
• Collegiate Coaching Network

Shareable Quotes:

• “At the end of the day, when our kids stand before Jesus, He probably won’t care much about GPAs, batting averages, yards per carry, popularity, or how much they can bench press. I’m not saying any of that’s bad, but what He cares about is their soul.” – Shane Pruitt
• “If you want to be mentored by the best, you’ve got to be the most teachable person in the room.” – Paul Worcester
• “The last thing we want to do is not let our yes be yes. Sometimes, we can over-commit, and I get that. But if you say yes to meeting with a student, or if you say yes to discipling a student, try your absolute hardest to keep that yes.” – Evan Vela
• “Your mentee doesn’t have to imitate your preferences and opinions. You want him or her to be more like Jesus. That’s the goal.” – Paul Worcester