Presenters
Dr. Ann A. Michel, associate director of the Lewis Center
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr., distinguished professor of church leadership and director of the Lewis Center
About Taking Clergy Mentoring to the Next Level
Through engaging video presentations and supplementary materials, Taking Clergy Mentoring to the Next Level curriculum is designed to help clergy mentors become more effective in this vital ministry and understand how mentoring is part of our rich biblical and theological traditions, know the factors that contribute to a successful mentoring, become familiar with best practices and key commitments of mentoring, and understand mentoring as a leadership development tool.
Taking Clergy Mentoring to the Next Level includes seven video presentation segments, PowerPoint versions of the presentations, handouts, discussion exercises, Bible studies, case studies, and other supplementary materials. It also includes a facilitator’s guide with a sample training agenda, planning template, and tips on how to conduct a training event and customize the material to specific needs. Purchasers are granted permission to exhibit the presentations in group settings and duplicate written materials for training participants.
The Lewis Center has conducted extensive research on the effectiveness of mentoring programs for those in their first years out of seminary. We have also done much work on the leadership development needs of younger clergy. Taking Clergy Mentoring to the Next Level is the result of that effort.
- Instructional Segments
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Introduction: How to Use this Resource
- Video Presentation (10:05 min), Ann A. Michel, associate director of the Lewis Center
- Group Training Facilitator’s Guide
- Planning Template
- Sample Agenda
1. What is Good Mentoring?
- Video Presentation (10:58 min), Lovett H. Weems, Jr., professor of church leadership and director of the Lewis Center
- PowerPoint Presentation
2. The Biblical and Theological Foundations of Christian Mentoring
- Video Presentation (13:44 min), Ann A. Michel
- Bible study sheets
- PowerPoint Presentation
3. Mentoring as Leadership Development
- Video Presentation (8:50 min), Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
- Approaches to Leadership Diagram
- Discussion exercise on the interactive approach to leadership
- PowerPoint Presentation
4. Helping Clergy Grow
- Video Presentation (7:50 min), Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
- PowerPoint Presentation
5. Helping Clergy Put their Personal Calling into a Larger Context
- Video Presentation (6:40 min), Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
- Callings of Christian Leadership Handout
- PowerPoint Presentation
6. Using Case Studies
- Video Presentation (4:47 min), Ann A. Michel
- Guidelines for using case studies and sample case studies
7. My Ten Commitments as a Mentor
- Video Presentation (10:32 min), Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
- My Ten Commitments summary and feedback sheets
- PowerPoint Presentation
Supplementary Materials
- The Impact of Race and Gender on Mentoring Relationships
- Possibilities for Common Reading
- Bibliography
