Over my 50 years of public ministry, a mentor would have brought significant benefit. I, my family, and my ministry missed out, however, because I didn't have a mentor. I did have ministry brothers who were my go-to advisors, my encouragers, and my accountability...

In my forthcoming book, “Gospel-Centered Mentoring,” (and in this post and video) I address the somewhat sticky topic of God’s will. I write: Many Christian mentors believe their job is to help mentees listen for the Holy Spirit’s unique vision, or destiny, for their...

Daron is my professional coach and a gospel-centered, practical pastor. So, when he puts out an appeal to our church or coaching cohort, I take a second (and third and fourth) look, and I try my best to implement it when possible. His recent “5 Practical Questions to...