Mentoring Other Men

There's a season to be poured into, and there's a season to pour into others. If you've done any growing, if you've learned anything worth knowing, if you've walked through hard things and come out the other side, you have something to offer men behind you on the path.

Mentoring isn't about having it all figured out. It's about being a few steps ahead and willing to turn around and help someone else navigate what you've already walked through.

Why Mentoring Matters

For them: Young men desperately need older men who will invest in them. Most don't have fathers or father figures who show them how to be a man.

For you: Teaching solidifies what you know. Being responsible for someone else's growth pushes your own. You become what you help others become.

For the world: The downstream effects of raising up strong men ripple through families, churches, and communities for generations.

You don't have to be perfect to mentor someone. You just have to be honest about where you are, willing to share what you've learned, and committed to walking alongside them.

What Mentoring Looks Like

Regular time together: Weekly or biweekly is ideal. Consistency builds relationship.

Asking questions: Good mentoring is more about asking than telling. Help them discover rather than just downloading information.

Sharing your story: Including your failures. Vulnerability builds trust and normalizes struggle.

Pointing to truth: Scripture, wisdom, principles that will serve them long-term.

Holding them accountable: Asking hard questions. Not letting them off the hook when it matters.

Common Hesitations

• "I'm not qualified": You don't need a degree. You need some life experience and willingness to share it.
• "I'm still figuring things out": So is everyone. Share what you know so far.
• "I don't have time": You have time for what you prioritize. This is worth prioritizing.
• "I wouldn't know what to do": Start with coffee. Ask about their life. See where it goes.

Your Action Steps

This week: Think of one younger man who might benefit from your investment. Reach out.

This month: Start meeting regularly. Even once a month is a beginning.

This quarter: Get intentional about what you're discussing. Move beyond surface conversation to things that matter.