1 + 1 = 3
Conversation Guides for Spiritual Mentorship
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God is present with us always, but something special happens when two or more believers gather together in His name. I don’t just read about it in scripture; I see it happen in my own life and relationships. When I invest in the life of another person, God shows up in unique ways.
He multiplies the benefit of the time we spend together. He brings wisdom and insight into our conversations that we didn’t have before. He provides comfort and encouragement in times of struggle. He inspires joy and celebration more beautiful than we could experience separately. We are creatures made for community. It is not good for us to be alone. And even though we, as believers in Christ, always have His Spirit dwelling in us, I think the Spirit becomes more active when we join hands and start doing life together!
This is why I love mentorship. Although large-group communities serve an important role, nothing quite compares to the type of life change and personal growth one finds in a relationship of two people specifically committed to one another’s growth. It does require commitment—not only commitment of your time but commitment of your self. Selflessly exploring the life of another person—sharing fears, hopes, dreams, expectations, struggles, and pains—does not come naturally to most of us. But the rewards are great if we do.
Relationships are more than the sum of their parts—they take on a life of their own. I want to help you take one person plus one person and see how …
· 1 person + 1 person = 2 people with changed lives
· 1 person + 1 person = 2 people with increased compassion
· 1 person + 1 person = 2 people with new insights, and
· 1 person + 1 person = 2 people experiencing the Spirit of God at work
In healthy mentorship, one plus one really can equal three. This book can help you get there.
Example Conversation Guide:
On Personality and Self-Concept
How would you describe yourself?
What key features distinguish you from others?
How might your unique traits challenge your ability to love others well? How might they equip you to love people better?
How might your view of yourself affect your relationship with God?
For Further Study:
Exodus 3:11–15, 4:10–13, Matthew 16:13–20
How has God answered our prayers from last week?
How can I pray for you this week?
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About the Book
Deep, authentic human connections don’t happen automatically. Effective mentorship requires a lot of intentionality, some patience, and a whole bucketload of courage. 1 + 1 = 3 is designed for mentors and mentees who want to experience real, life-changing growth but aren’t sure how to make it happen.
In this book, you will find fifty-two unique conversation prompts
on personal, spiritual, and relational topics. Each one includes thought-provoking discussion questions, related scripture references, and reminders to track prayer requests and responses. The journal-style format offers convenient space to record questions and insights, helping you trace your growth over time. All these elements are based on well-founded research on spiritual development, psychological needs, and social behavior patterns and are designed to help you grow faster and more authentically together.
With willing hearts and the right tools, authentic and life-changing relationships are possible. Take your mentorship to the next level and see how two people can become so much more together!
About the Author
Alicia is a life-long student of human nature and multi-passionate author and entrepreneur. She holds a B.A. in Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy from Biola University and a M.A. in Christian Education and Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. After more than 15 years of teaching and serving in the evangelical church, she is deeply invested in helping believers develop their relationship with God and reach their fullest potential as human beings through establishing healthy relationships with oneself and others.