60 Seconds Hint: Mentoring a Young Leader

60 Second-Read to Help You In Everyday Life, In the Trenches Ministry… Mentoring Young Leaders

1. See them before you shape them
Young leaders don’t need to be fixed—they need to be noticed. Call out what you see God already doing in them before giving direction.

2. Give real responsibility early
Nothing grows leadership like ownership. Start small, but make it real—something that actually matters to the ministry.

3. Invite them behind the curtain
Explain why decisions are made, not just what to do. Transparency builds trust and accelerates maturity.

4. Normalize failure as formation
Create a culture where mistakes are expected, processed, and redeemed. Debrief often. Shame never develops leaders.

5. Match proximity with intentionality
Consistency beats intensity. Short, regular check-ins go further than occasional “deep” talks.

Pro Tip

Mentor for who they’re becoming, not just the role they’re filling.
If you focus only on tasks, you’ll get helpers. If you invest in character, you’ll raise leaders.