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by Stacy  10 Comments

Choosing a Couples Mentor

Our mentors, Roger and Lori

Without a doubt, one of the best decisions that Barry and I ever made after we got married was to find a set of mentors. My only regret is that we waited so long to do it. Having a set of mentors is a smart decision for any couple…..they give you advice, hold you accountable, and they pray with you when you need it. Plus, they’re really awesome to have around for fellowship.

Our mentors are Roger and Lori Holbrook. They just so happen to be Barry’s kin, so that’s a nice plus. When we asked them to be our mentors, I was really nervous that they were going to say no…..but we were blessed when they said yes. We hold Roger and Lori in very high esteem – they are a blessing to us. When Barry and I aren’t sure about something in scripture, we ask them. When I don’t know why Annie is behaving like a wild native, I ask Lori. When I’m worried about something, I ask them to pray. When I need someone to give me a hard time, I go over to Roger’s house.

There are a few key things you must keep in mind when choosing a mentor. I’ll outline those below. Please, please think about getting one. You won’t regret it. Pray and ask the Lord to show you who might be a good choice for you and your spouse.

 

1. They must be of your same faith. It would not be a good idea for you to choose a Catholic mentor if you are Baptist. You must know that they share the same values as you. If you live your life by the Old and New Testament it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to have mentors who thought the Old Testament was outdated.

2. You must be able to see their “fruit.” If I’ve seen it once, I’ve seen it a million times – people go to church and act all holy……then the next day, they’re out yelling and boozing around. Uh, no. Not a good mentor choice. You want your mentors to LIVE what they say. It will be pretty obvious if you’re around them for any length of time.

3. They must be a lot more mature in their faith than you are. It would be sorta silly for you to have mentors the same age and maturity level as you. How much more do they know than you? How much longer have they been around? You want to make sure that they are firm in their faith and have a strong biblical knowledge. How else are they supposed to train you?

4. It’s NOT a good idea for your mentors to be your parents. Let’s face it…..sometimes your parents say what you want to hear. Sometimes they don’t want to hurt your feelings. They want you to be happy – that MIGHT cause them to sometimes sugar coat things. Or to leave some things unsaid. You want your mentors to be the type of people who are very honest. This part might be hard for you, like it is for me. I can honestly tell you that Lori has called me on things a few times – things I needed to hear, but didn’t want to hear. And yeah, I cried all of those times. But I know I’ve learned from it and I’m stronger for it.

5. How did their kids turn out? This is VERY telling. Parents who have trained up their children in “the way they should go” usually see fruit. Would it be a good idea for you to get parenting advice from someone who is estranged from all their children? It’s about as good as taking parenting advice from an author who has no kids…..or an author who drove his/her children away.

6. They must be someone you can trust. You must know that what you say to your mentor doesn’t go any farther. How else can you confide in them? If your mentors are going to go to church and “raise up a prayer request for you”, airing all your dirty laundry – or go to the beauty salon and tell Mable that you used your credit card without telling your husband, then that probably isn’t the mentor for you. I know I can trust Roger and Lori 100%.

You must be able to have fun with them. Some of the most fun fellowship we have is at Roger and Lori’s house. I love being with them and I love their kids. We all have so much fun….and Roger is a real cut up! Annie loves every one of them, and when she’s there she really buddies up with Sam (age 16). Sam likes to show Annie his frogs.

So, there you have it. That should give you a good start at choosing a mentor. It’s a great uplifting experience for any couple. You should always have someone to keep you accountable. Being married is hard stuff – wouldn’t it be nice to know you have some advocates who will pray with you along the way?

*This post is linked at Finer Things Friday on Amy’s Finer Things and at Gratituesday on Heavenly Homemakers.

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Debra @ Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes says

    January 27, 2012 at 12:41 am

    We had real issues finding mentors here (or really friends for that matter), but it was nice when we FINALLY had people we could go to. Mark has a couple in Rolla (where we are moving) who mentored him through college. I think we might ask them to be our mentors. We have gone to them for advice before.

    We also asked a couple to be Christopher’s godparents, but have not for Natalia.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 27, 2012 at 8:22 am

      I pray that your new living place has the couple just for you!

      Reply
  2. Suzanne says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:51 am

    AWESOME article Stacy! Amazing advice and what a testimony!! Love you all!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 26, 2012 at 11:57 am

      Love you too. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Janise says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Great idea. My husband and I would love this. Time to start looking… 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 26, 2012 at 11:52 am

      Pray – and God will send the right one! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says

    January 26, 2012 at 8:16 am

    We have unofficial mentors; couples that we look up to and fellowship with quite a bit, from our church. We’ve never even thought of entering into a specific mentorship relationship, but I can see where it definitely has benefits!

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    • Stacy says

      January 26, 2012 at 8:31 am

      Maybe you should consider it. 🙂 I like being official.

      Reply
  5. Deborah Jones says

    January 26, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Hubby and I have our Pastors as our mentors. We didn’t plan on having them as our mentors but out of the relationship it grew that way. They have been excellent with us. When there were family issues and we had no idea how to deal with it, their advice was invaluable! I am all for mentorship. Great post.

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    • Stacy says

      January 26, 2012 at 7:40 am

      Pastors make great mentors! 🙂

      Reply


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