Did you notice how there is no mention of the cross in the communication from Jim to his student? This response needs to be gently corrected. As Jim’s supervisor, you might guide him in this way:
“Jim, your communication to your student here is encouraging; however, we want to remember to include the message of the cross when responding to students. The message of the cross is the message of power (Romans 1:17-8). Please review your response and see how you could add the power of the cross to it. For example, you might say,
“I appreciate how you said that you need to make Jesus your Rock, your solid foundation. Jesus is indeed the Cornerstone and foundation of the church because He is the Stone that was rejected by both man and God (1 Peter 2:4-10) so that we could be accepted! Jesus went to the cross to die for us, to forgive our sins, and break the power of sin. On the cross, He was the Stone the builders rejected, which has now become the Cornerstone of the church. Let’s make this powerful gospel, the Rock that was rejected that has now become the Cornerstone, the foundation of our lives.”
As a supervisor, we can show and teach the Mentor-in-Training how to add the message of the cross in every thought, putting it in every sentence if possible.
Now, here is an opportunity for you to practice supervising a sample Mentor-In-Training. Susan (female)/Bob (male) writes this to a student:
Mentor-in-Training to their student: “I can sure appreciate how you described your struggle with depression, I’ve struggled in the same way, myself. This is the very thing Jesus came to help us with. He loves us so much and we can trust Him to bring us out of darkness and into His marvelous light.”
Question 7. How would you gently correct this Mentor-In-Training, encouraging them to make the message of the cross central in their communication?
Log in / create an account to enroll or continue where you left off.
Summary: Supervising others is a great joy, honor, and privilege. It is our prayer that while you help new mentors learn how to communicate the message of the cross to their students, you will be strengthened and encouraged, yourself, in the process. Supervising others will hone your gospel communication skills to increasingly reflect the central theme of Scripture, the glorious death of Jesus for our sins, and His mighty resurrection from the dead.
Question 8. What is your take-away after studying this lesson?
Log in / create an account to enroll or continue where you left off.