Mentorship Isn’t What You Think—It’s Better
You don’t need a title, a degree, or a plan to become a mentor—you just need to care enough to walk with someone on purpose.
Maybe it’s a co-worker who respects how you handle pressure. A friend who opens up about their struggles. A younger believer who seems to linger after Bible study, just to talk. You may not call it “mentoring,” but those moments are telling you something:
You already have influence. The question is—what will you do with it?
This isn’t about pressure or performance. It’s about the possibility right in front of you—and the difference it can make when you move from occasional advice to intentional mentoring.
Mentorship Isn’t About Being an Expert—It’s About Walking with Purpose
Many people hesitate to mentor because they don’t feel qualified.
“I don’t know enough.”
“I’ve never been trained for that.”
“What if they ask something I can’t answer?”
But here’s the truth: mentorship isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to walk with someone in a purposeful, consistent, Christ-centered way. You don’t need a counseling degree. You need humility, presence, and a willingness to grow alongside someone.
I once walked through a mentoring relationship with a young man whose marriage was on the brink of collapse. His wife had caught him in a devastating situation with another woman. He’d grown up without much Christian influence, but he had a good heart—just no compass. We agreed to meet regularly, and we chose a book about living as a godly man to guide our conversations.
We read a chapter each week and talked about it. We didn’t just read—we did what it said. Not because I had all the answers, but because we had something solid to walk through together. Week by week, I watched his thinking shift—not just about his marriage, but about his work, his role as a father, and his view of life as a whole. He’s still married to the same woman today. His relationship with his kids is strong. And I know it wasn’t me who fixed anything—it was the power of walking with someone on purpose. That’s mentoring.
The Difference Mentorship Makes Is Massive
When you offer to mentor someone, you’re not just giving them help—you’re giving them value.
Suddenly, they’re not just reacting to life—they’re invited to live with intention. To grow. To reflect. To wrestle with truth and live it out.
And you, the mentor, grow too. Every time I mentor someone, God stretches me. It requires time. It requires sacrifice. But it also draws me closer to Jesus, because it forces me to depend on Him more—not just for answers, but for love, patience, wisdom, and guidance.
Jesus’ Way Was Mentorship
Jesus didn’t call people to attend. He called them to follow.
He didn’t give a sermon and disappear. He invested in people. He walked with them. He challenged them. And He invited them to become the kind of people who would one day walk with others.
That’s what mentorship is. Not controlling someone else’s life. Not telling them what to do. It’s inviting someone to walk together—with Jesus at the center.
You Don’t Have to Start From Scratch
And here’s the best part—you don’t have to figure this out alone.
At Catholics Sharing Jesus, we’ve created two online paths to help guide your mentoring conversations:
- The Encounter Jesus course – for walking with someone who’s open to faith and wants to grow as a disciple.
- The Principles of Life & Leadership course – for mentoring someone in wisdom, purpose, and character, even if they’re not yet walking with Jesus.
These tools give you the structure. You bring the heart.
You’re Invited to Something Bigger
If someone’s already looking to you—don’t ignore that nudge.
If God’s putting a name on your heart—pray about it.
Mentorship isn’t for the perfect. It’s for the willing. And you’re closer than you think.
We’d love to walk with you.
Whether you’re mentoring now or just beginning to explore the idea, you’re invited to join our growing network of mentors.
👉 Visit the Mentoring Page to learn more and take your next step.