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- Who might benefit from Spiritual Mentoring?
Anyone on a spiritual journey who desires to move closer in their relationship to God is welcome.
- How do I meet a Mentor?
If you are interested in spiritual mentoring, first pray for God to guide your search. At Calvary, you can contact Pr. Phil at phil@calvaryftw.org and Bios of Spiritual Mentors available through Calvary are listed at the end of this guide. Spiritual Directors International (SDI) at www.sdiworld.org is a good resource for finding SDs in your area. Also, ask your pastor or the rector of your Via de Cristo Ultreya for assistance.
- How do I select a Mentor?
Both Seeker and Mentor should have a sense of the rightness of their relationship to enable open, honest communication. A reverence for the unique way God is working in both lives is important, also. The Seeker and Mentor should not be close acquaintances, which makes objectivity difficult. Specifics of age, sex, denomination, etc., may or may not be a determining factor depending on the individuals involved. What is essential is that Mentor and Seeker be comfortable enough together to accomplish their purpose. If the initial introduction goes well, plan to meet a few times and then re-evaluate the relationship. The time commitment is normally one one-hour meeting per month with more frequent meetings in the beginning or as needed.
- What is the Mentor's role?
The Mentor's role is to focus the Seeker's attention on his or her relationship with God as it is reflected and challenged by all aspects of that person's life. The Mentor may question, challenge, suggest, or support as seems called for by the Holy Spirit, but ultimately the Seeker must own whatever insights are uncovered or any course of action to be taken.
- What principles guide the mentor relationship?
- The Holy Spirit is the real mentor or director.
- Everything shared is confidential. Mentors are not counselors and do not offer advice and do not have the legal protection of confidentiality held by pastors.
- Each Seeker is responsible for his/her own walk with God.
- The focus is God: his presence and guidance in all life experiences.
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