Mentor vs Mentee Roles
Mentee Responsibilities
📖 Choose Your Character
Select one Bible character at the start that resonates with your season of life
📚 Study the Character
Read and reflect on their story throughout the 8 weeks using provided passages
💬 Come Ready to Participate
Engage honestly with weekly questions and share your thoughts and feelings
✍️ Memorize Scripture
Work each week to memorize or meditate on the weekly verse
🙏 Pray
Pray for your mentor, accountability squad, and your own journey
🤝 Connect with Accountability Squad
Meet weekly with your 3 other mentees for support and prayer
📞 Respond to Check-Ins
Acknowledge your mentor's Monday messages and keep them in the loop
🎯 Be Honest
Share authentically about your struggles, questions, and growth
Mentor Responsibilities
📋 Know Your Mentee
Learn their name, background, interests, and what they're carrying
⏰ Schedule Regular Meetings
Meet weekly for at least 1 hour. Be consistent and on time
📖 Use the Weekly Guide
Walk through the provided mentor guide with intentional questions
👂 Listen More Than Talk
Ask good questions and create space for your mentee to process
💬 Share Your Story
Authentically share how God has worked in your own life and identity journey
🙏 Pray Consistently
Pray for your mentee by name daily. Ask them for specific prayer requests
💌 Send Monday Check-Ins
Brief encouragement or question texted/called every Monday of the program
📊 Report & Reflect
Attend mentor meetings and provide feedback on your mentee's growth
What Mentorship Is NOT
- ❌ It's not about fixing problems — it's about walking alongside
- ❌ It's not about having all the answers — it's okay to say "I don't know"
- ❌ It's not about perfection — mentors are on a journey too
- ❌ It's not counseling or therapy — if serious issues arise, involve leadership
- ❌ It's not judgment — it's a safe space to be real
- ❌ It's not one-directional — mentees teach mentors too
When to Escalate
As a mentor, if your mentee discloses any of the following, contact the planning team immediately:
- • Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual)
- • Severe mental health crises or suicidal ideation
- • Substance abuse or addiction concerns
- • Criminal activity
- • Any situation you feel unequipped to handle
You are not alone. The church leadership team is here to support you.