Resources for Mentors.
Recommended Books for Mentors
There are countless helpful books and resources available, the 1st 2 books listed are required for our new mentors, while the last 3 books have been helpful resources.
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![Book cover of 'Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women' by Susan Hunt with a foreword by George Grant. Features floral design on a light green background.]()
Spiritual Mothering
The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women.
This book provides a strong scriptural foundation for mentoring, sharing inspiring stories of women who chose to walk through life together. It also offers practical tips and key elements of mentorship. It helped us as women embrace the heart of mentoring and move forward with a shared understanding.
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![Book cover titled "How to Listen So People Will Talk: Build Stronger Communication and Deeper Connections" by Becky Harling.]()
How to Listen so People Will Talk
Build Stronger Communication & Deeper Connections
This book had a profound impact on all of us. In a world filled with noise and a “me-centered” culture, the art of listening is becoming a lost skill. This book offers practical tips on intentional listening that can deepen all of your relationships. The reflective questions at the end of each chapter were especially helpful for personal growth and self-reflection.
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StrengthFinder - Discover Your Clifton Strengths
This test was valuable in providing insight into personal strengths, helping individuals understand their focus and natural tendencies in a mentoring relationship. To deepen our understanding, we invited trained Gallup instructors to a session where they helped us recognize the benefits and self-awareness that come with our results.
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![Book cover of "Living Fearless" by Jamie Winship, featuring a yellow background with a black wire fence pattern and illustrated birds.]()
Living Fearless
Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God
Living Fearless explores how to overcome fear and step into the fullness of our God-given identity. The book challenges readers to surrender fear, trust God completely, and walk in the freedom and purpose He has designed for them. As mentors, we dedicated a day retreat to this study, using the video series and taking time to pray, reflect, and listen to God after each session. We also read and discussed the book together over several months, and many mentors found it so impactful that they went through it with their mentees. Its message is so impactful to our spiritual growth and journey.
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Keep It Shut
This book teaches on the power of words and the importance of using them wisely. Through biblical wisdom and personal stories, the book offers practical advice on controlling our speech, avoiding gossip, and speaking with grace and truth. We found it helpful when pursuing a goal of confidentiality in mentoring. It’s loaded with great wisdom and tips.
Helpful Articles & Blog Posts for Mentors.
Resources to Use with Mentees
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Mentoring Agreement
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Check In Evaluation Form
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Our Identity in Christ
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SOAP Bible Study
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Discover Bible Study
Discovery Bible Study is a simple method to see for oneself what the Bible says about life's big questions.
You will find a great study guide to download as well as suggested passages on their website.
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Goal Setting Documents
When we decide to grow, setting goals that are specific with good action plans are helpful. These documents may help you work through this with a mentee.
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Gift of Salvation
This resource helps you walk through the gracious plan of salvation with others.
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Kingdom Perspective
This is a great resources for learning about The Kingdom of God & what that means to us.
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Books to Read
Mentors and mentees often study books together. Over the years we have compiled many books to inspire you and your mentees to grow in your faith.
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Quick Guide: Holy Spirit
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Quick Guide: The Word
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Quick Guide: Prayer
Recommended Connections
Julie Nelson
Julie, one of our mentors at The Waters Church, developed a Bible study that meets everyone where they are—from first-time readers to those who regularly engage with Scripture. This workbook provides valuable tools for studying the Bible, whether individually or in a group setting. We encourage our mentors and mentees to take the class offered at our church. Julie is also dedicated to expanding the ministry’s impact by providing accessible and practical Bible study materials for a wide range of audiences. To explore how this study can be incorporated into a class or personal study, reach out to Julie for more details.
MaryRose Capko
After losing her son, Jack, Maryrose struggled to find support for her grief. This led her to utilize his college fund to go back to school to become a Certified Bereavement Caregiver.
Everyone experiences grief at some point in their lives, whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a house fire, the loss of a marriage, or any other feeling of loss. Maryrose believes that no one should ever be alone in their grief.
She has become a great resource for churches and mentors who need support in care and mentoring when they don’t have the experience. Maryrose works with people as they journey through grief by listening and offering help as needed.
Amanda Meyer
Amanda has a desire and passion to encourage women to seek out Jesus in all they do. She has had the opportunity to mentor women through small groups, 1 on 1 mentoring through Becoming Her, and through natural, organic relationships.
Amanda wholeheartedly believes what scripture says about Jesus being the gift of peace. She has experienced His peace throughout her journey of being an autism mom. Her journey of seeking His peace has taught her the importance of the pause to inquire of the Lord moment by moment.
Her love for Jesus has led her to create a variety of resources like her Verse Mapping Journal and her Gratitude & Prayer Journal to encourage women to keep their eyes on Jesus.
Becky Meyerson
Becky’s love for the Word and teaching is reflected in her website, which offers a variety of studies to help you grow in your understanding of who God is and what His Word says.
One of the tools we highlight is The Volcano: A Tool for Managing Your Thoughts, which puts Philippians 4:8 into practice and can be valuable for both mentors and mentees.
You can also explore her podcast series, Pray & Don’t Lose Heart, along with many other valuable resources!
Pamela Nelson
Pamela Nelson is the founder of Single Step Consulting, LLC, and has been a strong encourager to Abby and our mentoring program at The Waters Church. She offers some great resources on her webpage to help guide individuals through conflict, grief, and spiritual renewal. Her biblically grounded resources empower stronger connections with the Lord, others, and even ourselves.