MENTOR DATABASE
The Mentors below have successfully completed the 1st stage requirements of the Mission Discipleship Mentor Training program. Positive spiritual references have been received for them and they are completing the Mentor Training curriculum while involved in mentoring relationships.
Mission Discipleship Disciples should prayerfully review the available Mentors and contact [email protected] to initiate conversations with a prospective mentor.
Encourage your friends and family to sign up as Mission Discipleship Mentors and Disciples.
EVERYONE has a role to play!
Hello, My name is Jeff Ringer. I am married to my wife Diana and have three children ages 23, 11, and 10, Two Boys and a Girl. I came to know of the Lord at the age of 16 and made a confession then but did not truly place my trust in Him as my Lord and Master until I was 27. I am currently studying at GCU to complete my degree in Christian Studies with a Biblical emphasis, my end goal is to become a chaplain in the Army. I currently work in the army reserve and as a bi-vocational U.S. Missionary with apartment life as a cares team member. As a cares team my wife and I build community at the apartment complex through community events and visiting residents. As an Apartmentlife Missionary we use our vocation as an opportunity to share the life and ministry of Jesus. I am excited about Mission Discipleship and about having the privilege to invest in you as a mentor sharing my experiences helping you to walk with the Lord turning to Him for all things in your life. — Baruch haba b’shem Adonai, Jeff Ringer
Hello, my name is JoeAnn Bozeman-Moncure. I grew up in a large family and committed my life to the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 12 years old. My parents taught the word of God in home bible studies and the entire family went to church together. This started a search in my own life for more of the things of God; with a focused interest in prayer. I am the mother of two sons and grandmother to three little girls. I have worked for many years as both a professional and freelance artist. A few years ago I stepped out in faith and studied at The Ministry Training and Development Institute at Oral Roberts University. My desire has always been to share the good news of the gospel with others that I meet. God has always provided opportunities for me to be a witness to others of his love, mercy and grace.
Julee Kasserman, having been reared in a farming family, grew up learning the joys of caring for others. She had plenty experience caring for all her animal friends which included giving vaccinations and bubble baths to her 4H livestock projects. If you give her a few minutes, she could tell you plenty of farm stories. By trade, she makes caring for others a profession. Now working as a Registered Nurse, she uses this vocation at work in a secular arena and also as a volunteer on medical outreaches with Jewish Voice Ministries International. She is an active member at Word Empowerment Zone Ministries where she serves on the worship and evangelism team. Julee is looking forward to the mentor / discipleship relationship. Her goal, as a mentor, is to develop a nonjudgmental place filled with grace, truth and time where encouragement and growth can take place.
My name is Susan McIntosh. I have lived most of my life secularly, knowing of God but only as “Church on Sunday.” I know what a huge difference it is to live life knowing of Him and a life actually knowing Him. Although my time in faith hasn’t been long, I’ve been through, what I called God’s Boot Camp and I know my character changes, and the knowledge and wisdom I have are from Him because they’re far beyond me. I have an amazing relationship with God that He lead me to. I look forward to sharing my many experiences with God in a mentoring relationship and encouraging and leading others to draw closer to Him and experience THE most awesome relationship and love they will ever have.
Who do YOU respect spiritually?
Honor them by encouraging them to be a Mission Discipleship Mentor.
Let’s work together and help each other come into full maturity, in Messiah!
The characteristics of Mentor/Disciple relationships will vary depending on the personalities of you and your Mentor and your respective needs. Similar interests and/or work habits may promote good relationships. However, one of the key characteristics of a successful Mentor/Disciple relationship is trust. You have to be assured that the Mentor has your best interests at heart, and that what you tell the Mentor will be kept confidential. As such, the relationship between your Mentor and you is exclusive and will hopefully outlive the time spent in Mission Discipleship. Mentors are also often judged in light of the success of their former Disciples, so your success will be important to your Mentor.
To facilitate a strong Mentor/Disciple relationship, your Mentor must clearly communicate his/her expectations for you. The boundaries in the relationship must be clearly stated at the outset and be consistent with each interaction. Because your Mentor provides constructive criticism, the Mentor must clearly explain the reasoning behind decisions that affect you, in order to allay any fears that could erode the mentoring relationship.
Select a Mentor who is a good role model: Look for someone you can admire and respect as well as emulate.
Select a Mentor who is a good listener: The best Mentor is one who gets to know you – your skills and strengths and weaknesses, your individual personality and your aspirations. A good Mentor should not serve as a lecturer, but as a sounding board who will help you with your struggles and help you to clarify your principles and beliefs.
Select a Mentor who is honest with you: A good Mentor doesn’t just encourage you, but will also tell you the blunt truth when you are moving in the wrong direction. It is also a good sign if your Mentor is candid and open about his or her own life. Anyone who has accomplished great things has made mistakes along the way and will share those experiences freely so that you can learn from them.
Look for someone who is unlike you in some important way: Our tendency is to gravitate toward those with whom we have a lot in common. But in seeking out a Mentor, it is wise to seek out people who have strengths that we lack. For example, if you are a shy and introverted person, seek out someone who is bold and gregarious. Instead of pairing up with someone who will reinforce your weaknesses, find someone who will challenge you to acquire new strengths.
