Mentoring new believers is one of the greatest joys and responsibilities in the Christian life. When you take the time to guide a young Christian in their spiritual walk, you help fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ: “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). This is what discipleship is all about—training others to follow Jesus as you follow Him.

Who Should You Mentor?

1. New Believers
The best people to mentor are those who are newly saved and still growing in their faith. Mature Christians may not need basic mentorship, but young believers benefit immensely from personal guidance.

2. Your Converts
If you've led someone to Christ, you are in the best position to mentor them. This creates a strong spiritual bond, as Paul said of Onesimus, “whom I have begotten in my bonds” (Philemon 10). You already have a relationship with them, and they trust you.

3. Compatible People
Choose someone who fits your season of life. Ideally, men mentor men and women mentor women. It also helps when you share similar life stages—whether you’re young or old, single or married. If you’re not the right fit, help them connect with someone who is.

How to Be a Good Mentor

1. Pray Daily for Your Mentee
Intercede for their spiritual growth, faithfulness, and boldness to share the gospel. Ask regularly if there are any specific needs you can lift up in prayer.

2. Keep in Touch Weekly
Make a friendly phone call to encourage them, remind them of church activities, or check on how they're doing. Use this time to strengthen the relationship and provide support.

3. Visit Their Home
This builds trust and gives you a chance to reach their family for Christ. If they miss a church service, visit them in love and help them stay accountable.

4. Fellowship Regularly
Spend time talking at church or even share a meal together. Answer their Bible questions and help them feel welcomed and connected.

5. Evangelize Together
Take them with you when sharing the gospel. Show them how to witness, follow up with contacts, and eventually train them to mentor others.

Keep Good Records

Use a simple system to track your mentee’s progress:

• Name, birthday, contact info

• Notes on their job or family

• What practical and doctrinal lessons you’ve taught

• What prayer requests they’ve shared

This helps you stay organized and faithful in your discipleship work.

What Growth Looks Like

You know your mentorship is bearing fruit when your mentee:

1. Has learned the basic practical and doctrinal lessons

2. Attends church regularly

3. Reads the Bible and prays daily

4. Memorizes Scripture

5. Shares the gospel consistently

6. Gives to God’s work

7. Listens to godly music

8. Builds relationships in the church

9. Begins mentoring others themselves

When this happens, you’ve helped raise a mature believer who now helps others. That is true spiritual multiplication!

Final Note:

Mentoring is not just a task—it’s a mission. You’re investing in a soul that will one day influence many more. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” When your spiritual children walk in truth, there’s no greater joy (3 John 4).

You don’t need to be a Bible expert. You just need to care, pray, and be consistent. Start mentoring someone today and watch how God uses you to change lives for eternity.