At its core, theology is this dual pursuit: to know God and be known by Him. It’s a journey that spans centuries, connecting us to thinkers who’ve grappled with the same eternal questions we face today.
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But what happens when, despite your best efforts, the mentee doesn’t deliver? Deadlines pass, check-ins go unanswered, and communication falters. It’s a frustrating scenario that invites reflection rather than resignation.
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I’ve got a little gift for you: a free tool called the Mentee Action Plan (MAP). I adapted it from our MTI curriculum for Oak Hill Bible Church, and it’s yours to grab! —Erik Reynolds
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After much reflection and contemplation, I have spent the last several months engaging in what one might call "equine dialogues" with my donkeys, who have patiently borne the brunt of my musings. It may not astonish you that these creatures, sharing the moniker with me, have become my greatest confidants. Their silent counsel has been invaluable, guiding me to the clarity necessary for this urgent appeal to you, my colleagues: we need to mentor men in our church and make it one of our highest priorities, or else.
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How can we revitalize our churches, train leaders, and plant churches? Are these goals important? I suggest that although church planting sometimes seems at odds with church revitalization, it can be a means to revitalize churches because it puts the mission of being Christ’s witnesses to the world front and center. Through planting churches, local churches will see the imminent need to train leaders who can lead their church and send them off to plant new ones locally. The problem will necessitate solutions.
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One of the challenges at Community Church of Westfield is developing leadership within the church. When Jean and I came to Westfield, there was one person that was holding things together. She is a dear lady and was doing everything in the church. But I knew that was not enough; to build a church, it would take developing leaders.
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