Mentoring Men to Be Spiritual Leaders at Westport Baptist Church, Westport, Kentucky

Abstract

This project involves mentoring a core group of men, fostering spiritual growth and spiritual leadership development, by providing support, resources, and accountability. Chapter 1 introduces the project by detailing the purpose, goals, rationale, definitions, limitations/delimitations, and research methodology for the project. This chapter also includes particular ministry context, history, and community demographic for Westport Baptist Church, Westport, Kentucky. Chapter 2 presents the biblical and theological support for mentoring relationships, including specific biblical examples of Moses to Joshua, Elijah to Elisha, Jesus to the Twelve Disciples, and Paul to Timothy. Chapter 3 addresses the practical considerations for mentoring in the contemporary church. Chapter 4 explains how the project was implemented in the local church context. Chapter 5 contains an overall evaluation and analysis of the project along with theological and personal reflections. Appropriate appendixes and bibliography are also included.