In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza reunites with Stephen Murray to discuss their journey in mentorship, the importance of balancing work and family, and the impact of building relationships with mentees. Stephen shares personal insights on fatherhood, the challenges of fundraising for their organization, and the significance of being present in both family and mentoring roles. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of mentorship and the need to impart values to the next generation.

Give it a listen and share it with your mentoring friends!

Connect with Stephen @forerunnerementoring.

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In today's episode, we explore the power of Christ-centered mentoring and the impact of walking alongside others in faith. In this episode, Ron shares wisdom, stories, and practical insights that equip mentors and mentees alike to grow spiritually, build stronger relationships, and live out their God-given purpose. Whether you’re new to mentoring or a seasoned guide, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to invest in the next generation through the love of Jesus.

If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.

Want to go deeper?

• Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community

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• Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering

You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

277. Simple Mentoring with Ray Chang of simplementoring.org & Tenx10

Join Zachary Garza and Ray Chang as they delve into the transformative power of mentorship. Discover how the TenX10 initiative is mobilizing faith communities to engage with young people, addressing the rapid disaffiliation from Christianity. Ray shares insights on relational discipleship, the importance of authenticity, and the impact of small acts in mentoring.

Key Points:

Introduction to TenX10: A collaborative effort to make faith matter for 10 million young people over 10 years.
Challenges in Mentorship: Addressing stereotypes and the need for authentic connections.
3 Keys to Effective Mentoring: Small Acts > Big Gestures. Authenticity > Pretending. Questions > Answers

simplementoring.org offers free tools and resources for mentors. Upcoming Event: Join the TenX10 summit this October in Atlanta for collaboration and worship. https://www.tenx10.org/

Quotes:

"A future that looks very ancient."
"Mentorship is about being present and meeting people where they are."