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In This Issue...
Articles
- A Theology of Humor by Cheryl Taylor
- Ministering With Humor by Stephanie Nance
- Christian Leaders Having Fun? by Pam Morton with Kathy Jingling
- The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter by Dwenda Gjerdingen, MD, MS
Resources
Book Reviews
- Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins
- The Purse-Driven Life by Anita Renfroe
Giving and Receiving the Gift of Mentoring
Resource List
Books
- Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time by Greg Ogden. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 2003. Ogden covers Jesus' method of accomplishing life change by investing in just a few people at a time. He shows how discipleship can become a self-replicating process with ongoing impact from generation to generation.
- Transforming Together: Authentic Spiritual Mentoring by Ele Parrott. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Publishers, 2009. Transforming Together presents the model for genuine spiritual mentoring through the power and work of Christ in the lives of women faithfully pouring into one another.
Online Articles
- "Mentoring: Investing in the Future" by Steve W. Raimo. Mentoring is not a new concept, but an adaptation of one of the oldest and best methods of learning.
- "Pastor, Who Are Your Mentors, Coaches, and Friends?" by David Bowman. Pastors need strategic partners to get maximum joy out of pastoral ministry.
- "Reverse Mentoring" by Angie Ward. The new learning curve is from the bottom up.
- "The Coaching Approach to Care" by Chris Blumhofer. Rather than giving answers, try teaching skills.
- "The Gift of Mentoring" by Beth N. Carvin. A mentoring program provides an opportunity for shared growth and development of the mentee and mentor.
- "The Road Map of Mentoring: How to Give Directions to Younger Staff" by Dan M. Reiland. Don't resist the detours. They are often God's part in the journey.
Other Resources
- The Making of a Mentor (Note Set and DVD) by Alicia Britt Chole. The Making of a Mentor is an excellent resource for leaders and ministers. In this seminar, Alicia Britt Chole guides us through an inspiring and practical study of Jesus as He calls, teaches, corrects, empowers, and commissions the Twelve.
Other mentoring resources are available on Alicia Britt Chole's website, http://www.truthportraits.com/resourceroom/index.html. - Women in Ministry 2007 issue, "Mentoring: As Iron Sharpens Iron ..."
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