You may not have heard much about FamilyLife’s eMentoring yet ... it’s the newest addition to FamilyLife’s growing arsenal of help and hope. But God has already begun to do a powerful work through the first trained eMentors and their “mentees” ... people who need personal, confidential, biblical help and encouragement. People like Chandra* ...“Ashamedly I admit I was contemplating suicide. I have lost my vision and purpose in God and I have been in a spiritual battle, standing alone …”Through FamilyLife’s eMentoring, Chandra found the help she was looking for. She connected with a trained FamilyLife eMentor who had a love for Jesus and a heart for people. FamilyLife’s volunteer mentors don’t claim to have all the answers. But they do offer a listening ear, compassionate heart, and willingness to dialogue with someone around the issues confronting them…all within the safety of an anonymous email format where the eMentee can determine the level and pace of conversation. It’s a comfortable way to share life concerns and be encouraged in the process.
What is “eMentoring”? While it’s not a counseling service, and no professional advice or services are offered, an eMentor takes a special interest in helping an eMentee develop as a person and as a believer. They’re a dependable listener and advisor who draws upon both the Word of God and personal experience to help the eMentee develop wisdom, stability, and dependence upon God. eMentors are sought based on a comprehensive list of qualities: spiritual and relational maturity, emotional stability, compassion, heart of prayer, trust in God, availability, teachability, transparency, humility, a desire to share Christ…and, of course, basic computer skills. They’re trained to pray online in written form, as well as in basic theology, evangelism, and how to disciple others and encourage personal spiritual growth. They are NOT counselors, but are equipped to offer Christ-centered solutions to life’s challenges and difficulties. In short, they are encouragers…showing others the way to seek God’s promise through His Son, Jesus Christ.
eMentoring is working for Chandra …
“God is so very good and is providing for me another way. I just wanted you to know, at this very dark time, your emails have served to encourage me and confirmed something I have already known deep down inside …. God has been with met his whole time….I do need godly mentors and that has been very lacking in my Christian life.”
For more information about becoming a trained FamilyLife eMentor, or to enquire about being mentored, visit www.familyLife.com/eMentoring
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