Everyone Needs a Mentor

<p>As I walked into my new supervisor&rsquo;s office, I was feeling wary and emotionally raw. <em>What would he be like?</em> My old supervisor had run our department with harshness and condescension, often leaving me (and others) in tears. Now I wondered, <em>What would my new boss be like?</em> Soon after I stepped into my new boss&rsquo; office, I felt my fears dissipate as he welcomed me warmly and asked me to share about myself and my frustrations. He listened intently, and I <em>knew</em> by his kind expression and gentle words that he truly cared. A believer in Jesus, he became my work mentor, encourager, and friend.</p> <p>The apostle Paul was a spiritual mentor to Titus, his &ldquo;true son in our common faith&rdquo; (Titus 1:4). In his letter to Titus, Paul offered him helpful instructions and guidelines for his role in the church. He not only taught but modeled how to &ldquo;teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine&rdquo; (2:1), set &ldquo;an example by doing good,&rdquo; and &ldquo;show integrity, seriousness&nbsp;and soundness of speech&rdquo; (vv. 7&ndash;8). As a result, Titus became his partner, brother, and coworker (2 Corinthians 2:13; 8:23)&mdash;and mentor of others.</p> <p>Many of us have benefited from a mentor: a teacher, coach, grandparent, youth leader, or pastor who guided us with their knowledge, wisdom, encouragement&mdash;and faith in God. Who could benefit from the spiritual lessons you&rsquo;ve learned in your journey with Jesus?</p>