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Mentorship
As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:16, New American Standard Bible 1995
The desire of You Are Worthy Ministries is to help the Body of Christ move past being only converts into Christianity to passionate disciples of Jesus. By offering more experienced believers opportunities to be equipped and trained in fostering healthy relationships with less experienced believers. We believe this is the practical approach to bringing about the fullness of the mature body of Christ in Ephesians 4:16.
Mentorship through the lens of reconciliation focuses on believers walking together, spurring one another on to love and good deeds. As we grow together in becoming His disciples, the nature of Christ comes forth in us. Each mentoring relationship is unique and personal to help facilitate growth in five foundations of the faith: devotion to the word, devotion to prayer, sharing of the gospel, expecting miracles, and sharing in the fellowship of the suffering of Christ.
Practically, we offer opportunities to be connected with trained mentors that will help facilitate personalized and Spirit-led instruction and encouragement. Mentors will focus on utilizing the Five Foundations of the Faith as a framework to help recipients advance their personal journey with the Lord. Mentorship can occur at any stage of maturity, as it is intended to both challenge and invite the recipient to take their next step in towards Christlikeness.
You Are Worthy Ministries does not offer professional, psychological, psychiatric, or medical therapy. We support these fields as beneficial but do not offer them specifically through the ministry.
Season of Mentorship Pathway
Five Foundations of the Faith
You Are Worthy Ministries stands on the Five Foundations of the Faith. These foundations were originally introduced to us from a teaching by Francis Chan at the 2015 OneThing conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Devotion to the Word of God
Devotion is much more than just reading the Bible consistently. It includes a lifestyle commitment to the history, the ways, and the thoughts of the One who is the Word. We study to understand His nature through the scriptures and develop steadfastness in Him. The more familiar a person becomes with the Word, the easier it is to discern and obey the Spirit, regardless of the level of distortion or darkness around them.
Devotion to Prayer
Prayer is unique in each believer's life but should vary in expression, time, approach, and experience, just as communication in any relationship. It is easy to get into the rut of ritual without the ebb and flow of a relationship with an invisible God. Learning to listen and share with the Lord openly are significant aspects of prayer many find difficult. Identifying how to grow, whether in personal interaction, tongues, intercession, corporate expression, or intentionality, is crucial for every believer.
Every Believer is to Share the Gospel
Many believers have understood that inviting someone to church is sufficient to fulfill this foundation. However, that does not seem to be the heart behind the great commission. We must include giving an account for one's faith, leading others into a salvation experience, or understanding that testimony and helping others with discipleship is an expected part of the transformation into Christlikeness. It is the testifying of the Truth of the Lord's nature that we share, which includes but is not limited to the cross.
The Regular Expectations of the Miraculous
Throughout the scriptures, the accounts of a life lived according to the Lord's ways always include the testimony of miracles, signs, and wonders. His nature remains the same, but many find themselves influenced by the age of science and logic, dismissing His actions or giving credit to other forces. A believer's life should include acknowledgment and demonstration of the miraculous. One must first have eyes to see and ears to hear, followed by a heart committed to obedience for this to happen in the way the Lord intended.
Embracing Suffering for the Glory of Christ
Suffering is the cost of laying down one's life for something greater or someone other than yourself. Jesus demonstrated a life of sacrifice to glorify the Father; we cannot express less as believers. Suffering looks different in every believer's life, but we cannot offer Him our lives as a sacrifice and expect it to cost us nothing. Jesus was clear: count the cost of being my disciple. For some, this means even giving up their physical lives. For others, it may look like worldly dreams, relationships, reputation, or other worldly gains. Paul instructs that it is worth losing all to gain Christ(likeness). Jesus demonstrated this practically by choosing obedience to the Spirit of God over the lust of the flesh or desire for worldly gain.
Equip
We offer opportunities for individuals to receive personal mentorship. We also offer classes, workshops, and online teachings as tools to support the ongoing growth of the Body of Christ in Biblical understanding of both discipleship and intimate relationship with the Lord.
Ways to Connect
Train
We approach training in Mentorship through the framework of the Five Foundations of the Faith that we believe are essential to every believer's personal journey with the Lord. We contend against co-dependent practices in mentoring by training mentors to help others grow in their identity in Christ rather than duplicating themselves.
Ways to Connect
Activate
We offer opportunities for those who have trained as mentors to serve the Body of Christ in various capacities, honoring the supply God has put in them to meet the needs of His people. Trained mentors are needed throughout the Body of Christ to support families, marriages, business leaders, housewives, and young adults. All believers can benefit from the accountability and investment of others in their life. Likewise, all mentors can benefit from the greater accountability and perspective that comes from walking alongside another.
Ways to Connect
Below is a list of authors and resources that could be helpful in growing in and further developing an understanding of Inner Healing and Deliverance. You Are Worthy Ministries does not endorse these authors but we encourage everyone to learn and grow from resources outside of our ministry.
Boundaries
by Henry Cloud
Search for Significance
by Robert McGee
Experiencing God
by Henry T. Blackaby
Healing the Orphan Spirit
by Leif Hetland
The Bait of Satan
by John Bevere
Honor's Reward
by John Bevere
Spiritual Authority
by Watchman Nee
Growing in the Prophetic
by Mike Bickle
Understanding the Dreams You Dream, Vol 1 & 2
by Ira Milligan
The Voice of God
by Cindy Jacobs
Basic Training for the Prophetic Ministry
by Kris Vallotton
All May Prophesy- Understanding Prophecy
by Roy Ralph
User Friendly Prophecy
by Larry Randolph
Book of Mysteries
by Jonathan Cahn
Release of the Spirit
by Watchman Nee
Bearing God's Image
by Dr. Carmen Imes
Without Rival
by Lisa Bevere
Abba's Child
by Brennan Manning
Case for Christ
by Lee Strobel
The Love Dare
by Alex and Stephen Kendrick
Battlefield of the Mind
by Joyce Meyer
The Practice of the Presence of the Lord
by Brother Lawrence
Intercessor
by Reese Howell
The Gifts of the Spirit
by Derek Prince
The Three Battlegrounds
by Francis Frangipane
Personal Prophecy Series
by Bill Hamon
Birthing the Miraculous
by Heidi Baker
The Lifestyle of a Prophet
by James Goll
The Prophetic Voice of God
by Lana Vawser
The Handmaiden's Conspiracy
by Donna Lee Howell
One Race, One Blood
by Ken Ham and A. Charles Ware
Compelled by Love
by Heidi Baker
Final Quest Trilogy
by Rick Joyner
Three Battlegrounds
by Francis Frangipane
Supernatural Realm
by Dr. Michael Heiser
The Shack
by William P. Young
Jesus, the Pattern Son
by Bill Britton
The Spirit Filled Believer's Handbook
by Derek Prince
You All May Prophesy
by Steve Thompson
The Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit
by Lester Sumrall
Hosting the Presence
by Bill Johnson
The Word of Knowledge in Action
by Art Thomas
Smith Wigglesworth on Spiritual Gifts
by Smith Wigglesworth
Unseen Realm
by Dr. Michael Heiser
Crazy Love
by Francis Chan
I Give You Authority
by Charles B. Kraft