PROPOSED MENTORING IN THE ESC
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PROPOSED MENTORING IN THE ESC
ESC Teaching MinistryNYCBC
October 23, 2011
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To inform participants of a proposed ESC Mentoring Initiative
To receive feedback from participants on the proposal
To seek support for an intended future program
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION
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To grow holistic witnesses at home, work, study, church, etc.
To foster spiritual formation To develop understanding of church and ministry service
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*Relationship to Discipleship Program
WHY MENTORING IN THE ESC*?
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Vision statement: Growing ESC brothers and sisters into holistic witnesses of Jesus Christ
Mission statement: Providing support to ESC brothers and sisters in issues relating to work, study, family, and church, as part of life learning
MISSION AND VISION
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ESC members and adherents age 18 and above
WHO IS INITIATIVE FOR?
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Core Team
Teaching Ministry
Mentoring Initiative Task Group
Mentoring Coordinator
Administrative Co-workers
GOVERNANCE
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Mentoring Initiative Task Group will consult with ESC Core Team or BLM for prospective mentors and mentees
Application open to all ESC members according to established criteria
Task Group - recommended mentors and mentees to be approved by the Core Team
MENTORS AND MENTEES
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Active Member of NYCBC who attends ESC
Christian for at least five years Servant attitude Ability to relate and communicate
CRITERIA FOR MENTORS
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Christian Regular attendees of ESC including adherents priority given to members of NYCBC
Willingness to learn Priority given to those who have gone through ESC discipleship training or equivalent
CRITERIA FOR MENTEES
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Task Group in consultation with ESC Core Team or BLM, using criteria below:
Same gender Consideration given to age, compatibility, common background/interest, etc.
MENTOR/MENTEE MATCHING
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WHAT◦ Mentor facilitates dialogue to guide, contributes
to, and benefits mentee’s special needs◦ Church developments and other topics as
needed◦ Personal sharing and praying together
HOW◦ Mentor builds relationship with mentee◦ 1:1 in person meetings (1½ hours each time), to
be supplemented by phone calls and emails◦ Group seminars on topics of common interest to
mentees, as identified by mentors
MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING
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WHEN◦ No less than once per month for 1:1 meetings◦ Group seminars on an as needed basis
WHERE At church, at home, in coffee shop, etc
MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING (cont’d)
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Mentors◦ One year commitment◦ Committed to participating in 1:1 mentor/mentee
meetings, group sessions and mentor support sessions (including training)
◦ Required documentation on progress, referral, and outcome, respecting boundary and confidentiality
Mentees◦ One year commitment◦ Committed to participating in 1:1 mentor/mentee
meetings and group sessions
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTORS/MENTEES
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Initial (Pilot) Phase January to December 2012
Subsequent Phases (subject to approval) Ongoing 12-month cycles
DURATION OF INITIATIVE
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Confidentiality Grievance Support for mentors Program review
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS