What qualities should a Mentor have?
- Be a mature Christian
- Be a mature adult, secure in his/her identity
- Be a listener (able to listen without "fixing" the other person or pushing their own agenda)
- Be able to maintain confidentiality
- Be able to make a two-year commitment
- Be recommended by a pastor or other recognized spiritual leader

Is mentoring similar to therapy?
Therapy and counseling deal with problem areas in an individual's life. The goal is a healthy resolution to particular issues. Spiritual mentoring is about finding and responding to God in all facets of life, in the midst of suffering and of celebration--and in everything in between.

What is the time commitment?
Mentors are asked to make a two-year commitment to the program to complete a 12-month "training cycle" and to facilitate one new pair of Mentors in a second 12-month training cycle. On a monthly basis, the time commitment is approximately five hours: two two-hour meetings per month with the group and one one-hour meeting with a Pilgrim.

How are Mentor's trained?
Mentors join in "cells" of four people each for training and discussion and for group spiritual direction. As Mentors are linked with Pilgrims, they benefit from sharing their experiences and concerns with the other Mentors in the group (always within the bounds of confidentiality).

What is group spiritual direction?
Group spiritual direction brings people together for structured prayer. Periods of silence alternate with sharing and response by group members to enhance awareness of God in all of life.