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Essay / Analysis of mentoring towards vocation - 729
(148) The mentee, according to Dr. Fowler, could say “This, I believe!” (146) This would occur when the mentor and mentee are able to answer Jesus' question of who Jesus is, mentioned in John 14:6. In my opinion, I support this with 1 Corinthians 12:9 which says: “To others, the same Spirit gives faith. (NRSV) To explain this, I would say that faith consisting of belief in God and God's presence or God's involvement in this mentoring journey, is expressed as mentioned above, but cannot be said only with the help of the Holy Spirit who gives faith. to the mentee, as a gift. (148) This relates to Dr. Fowler's assertion that one must discern one's gifts. (122) Although mentees are afraid of making mistakes, (148) the work of the Holy Spirit continues. In the words of Dr. Fowler, “it is in the name of God that we take responsibility.” I understand this view that those who follow the mentoring journey are not doing it alone, it is because God has chosen them. I support this with Dr. Flower's statement that "Being a pastor is not a solo event, it is a relational event." Pastors are called by God. Therefore, pastors, who mentor new pastors, carry out their task of "all along" (157) tending the seeds of faith and helping the seeds to ripen spiritually, tilling the soil to provide manure to nourish those seeds of faith so that they can proclaim who Jesus is. (159) This refers directly to “let me be employed by you or set aside for you.” » (Alliance p.117) The donations are numerous but the tasks can vary. Some might, as mentors, be called upon to do the work by plowing, while others might have work lined up as a mentee or seed to be mentored by a