by Krista Kalinowski
1 on 1 Mentoring
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:9 ESV
Mentoring is rooted in cultivating a relationship built on God's Word and led by the Holy Spirit. It's about walking with others through their struggles because at some point or another, we all need help.
And that's okay.
Sometimes it's hard to admit we need help and even once we've admitted we need it, well it can be hard to ask for it. I understand, because I've been there and still find myself there at times.
Life is full of high hills to climb and low valleys to journey through, and our desire for control and our pride raises walls that discourage us from reaching out to someone who we can walk with as we navigate the challenges we face.
What God reminds me of over and over again is that we were were not created to do life on our own because He has made us for community (Romans 12:4-5, Galatians 6:2). He uses the guidance and wisdom of others who are firmly planted in the Word and attentive to the Spirit, as a way to guide, shape and grow us into His image.
How Do I Know if Mentoring is Right for Me?
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You're a new believer and love Jesus, but life still feels really hard. You want to grow in your relationship with Him but having someone to provide guidance, encouragement and answers to foundational questions would be so helpful.
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You've been following Christ for a long time but would love someone to walk with who will help you deepen spiritual disciplines like studying the Bible, prayer or applying biblical truths.
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You're a younger Christian who desires to have a role model who can help you navigate the challenges of being a teenager and reinforce Christian values.
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You're a stay at home Mom who often feels alone or misunderstood but you know it would be great if you could find someone to be in your corner to help you navigate life's many ups and downs.
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You're a Christian woman who is have a very hard time keeping your thoughts from spiralling into worries, doubts, fears and anxieties. You could really benefit from having someone to talk to and help you ground yourself in the Word.
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You're an entrepreneur who is having a hard time creating goals for yourself or following through with the goals you do make. You know it would be a game changer if you had a level of accountability to motivate you, keep you on track and support you in your business endeavours.
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You're a Christian woman who feels isolated and disconnected from other believers, but you crave community. You want to align your heart with God and grow in your faith, but there feels like there's this disconnect between you, Him and the church as a whole.
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You're a woman of faith who is going through a major life change (marriage, career, parenthood) who needs Biblical counsel to navigate these transitions faithfully.
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You've already gone through the Discipleship Program and you want to dive deeper into certain areas of weakness / topics that were covered.
If you can relate to any or all of the above points, then Mentoring is perfect for you! You have so much to offer this world sweet sister and I don't want to see you paralyzed by the lies of the enemy. I want to see you thriving in your walk with the Lord and moving forward confidently in the freedom He has given you!
How will I help you as your Christian Mentor?
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I will ask questions, suggest activities, provide a listening ear and accountability, as well as share resources I believe will help you in your walk with the Lord.
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I will provide a safe space where you feel heard. This space is always yours. Which means our time together will never be rigid, but follow a loose layout. If you simply just need to get something off your chest or process a recent experience then that is what we will do. The time belongs to you and I want you to reap the benefits of that time.
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I will continually encourage you to draw closer to God, to honestly reflect on the time you spend with Him and why this is key to overcoming the spiritual battles we are in.
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I will meet you right where you are and follow the lead of the Holy Spirit in the best way to help you. I am here to serve you, build you up, challenge you in your faith and keep you rooted in Jesus.
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Time of prayer. I will pray with you and for you and you are always free to pray during our time together too. I believe this is very important to help keep us centred on Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit to work in my life as your Mentor and in your life as you seek to grow in your relationship with the Lord.
What You Will Recieve
Mentoring Sessions: The first session will be where we take the time to get to know each other and lay down the foundation of what you need help with and how I can best help you. This session will take 60-75 minutes.
Continuing sessions are weekly or biweekly calls via Google Meet for 30-45 minutes.
Weekly Homework: Apply what you're learning between sessions. The only way you can grow is if you put into practice what you're being taught. This will also help you see the progress you're making.
Resources: I will provide online resources or suggest books that I believe can help you. I will also create worksheets tailored specifically to your needs if that is something you want or need.
Unlimited Support: Between sessions, I am available to serve you through email or DM on social media (if you're in Canada we can text me). I can do check in's to make sure you're staying on track and help keep you accountable to your goals.
Session Notes: If you want / need them, I will send you a PDF files of the notes I've taken during out time together so you can see your progress and review anything we've talked through.
Your Investment:
Initial Session: $105 CAD (60-75min)
Continuing Sessions: $55 CAD (30-45min)
I recommend meeting for a minimum of 3-6 months to get the most out of our time together, but please know that you may stop whenever you feel you've met your desired goals.