Mentoring Resources
Please note – many of these resources can be categorized in more than one objective. Feel free to browse all the categories and use what is most helpful to you. These resources are provided for educational purposes and do not necessary reflect the values, positions, and beliefs of Nebraska Christian College.
Suggestions for additional resources are always welcomed at mentoredministry@nechristian.edu
Want to start a community discussion about something you have read? God to our forum page to begin a new discussion thread http://www.nechristian.edu/mentored-ministry/forumpress/
Objective One – Shaping the Heart: resources for personal, moral, and spiritual formation
Articles on personal and moral formation:
Dallas Willard, “Asceticism: An Essential but Neglected Element in the Christian Theory of the Moral Life” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=122
Dallas Willard, “Beyond Pornography: Spiritual Formation Studied in a Particular Case” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artid=133
Dallas Willard, “The Failure of Evangelical Political Involvement in the Area of Moral Transformation” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=138
Gary Thomas, “The Power of Forgiveness” http://www.garythomas.com/giving-up-the-grudge
Gary Thomas, “Dating and Relationships” http://www.garythomas.com/soul-mates-or-sole-mates
Websites for personal and moral formation:
Resources for character development: http://www.discipleshiptools.org/pages.asp?pageid=60403
Resources for treatment and recovery of pornography addiction:
http://www.garythomas.com/slaying-the-secret-sin
Other resources for personal and moral formation:
Depression Screening:
http://www.depression-screening.org/depression_screen.cfm
Resources for Goal Setting and Time Management:
Articles on spiritual formation:
Dallas Willard, “Spiritual Formation and the Warfare Between the Flesh and the Human Spirit” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artid=132
Dallas Willard, “Christ-Centered Piety” (an excellent starting point for assessing areas for needed growth) http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=19
Dallas Willard, “How Does the Disciple Live?” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=103
Dallas Willard, “The Human Body and Spiritual Growth” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=34
Dallas Willard, “Looking Like Jesus: Divine Resources for a Changed Life are Always Available” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=105
Dallas Willard, “Spiritual Formation: What it is and How it is Done” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=58
Websites on spiritual formation:
Renovare - a non-profit organization dedicated to Christian spiritual formation: http://www.renovare.us/
Method X – “The Way of Christ” for young adults: http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/
Discipleship resources listed by topic: http://www.discipleshiptools.org/pages.asp?pageid=64807
Spiritual formation as a Journey: http://theodyssey.org/
Spiritual formation built on seven core spiritual practices: http://soulcare.com/
Spiritual formation resources for Evangelicals: http://www.ecswisdom.org/
An on-line community for Christian spiritual formation: http://metamorpha.com/
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: http://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/
Six Stages of Spiritual Formation: http://www.exploreministries.org/6Stages
Other resources for spiritual formation:
A fun, on-line Spiritual Types test: http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/test.asp?act=test
Weavings – A Journal of the Christian Spiritual Life: http://weavings.upperroom.org/
Resources for the practice of spiritual disciplines:
The temptations of misusing the spiritual disciplines: http://www.metamorpha.com/Default.aspx?tabid=84
Lynne Baab, “Small Habits, Big Benefits” http://www.lynnebaab.com/articles_everyday.htm
Lynne Baab, “Freedom Isn’t Free” (an article on fasting) http://www.lynnebaab.com/articles_freedom.htm
Lynne Baab, “A Day Without a ‘Do’ List” (an article on Sabbath keeping) http://www.lynnebaab.com/dolist.htm
Ancient and contemporary prayer methods: http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/prayermethods/
Lectio Divina – the ancient practice of meditating and praying Scripture http://www.valyermo.com/ld-art.html
Christian Journaling - http://www.thechristianmeditator.com/christianjournaling.html
Spiritual Disciplines – Pathway to Christian Maturity
Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines
Objective Two – Shaping the Will: resources for discerning giftedness and calling for ministry
Articles on ministry calling and giftedness:
Donald Whitney, “The Call of God to Preach the Gospel” http://biblicalspirituality.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/THE-CALL-OF-GOD-TO-PREACH-THE-GOSPEL.pdf
Albert Mohler, “Consider Your Calling: The Call to Ministry” http://www.albertmohler.com/2004/07/15/consider-your-calling-the-call-to-the-ministry/
Gordon McDonald, “God’s Calling Plan: So what Exactly is a Call to Ministry?” http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2003/fall/3.35.html
Websites on ministry calling and giftedness:
Resources for discerning God’s will: http://www.discipleshiptools.org/pages.asp?pageid=60407
Other resources on ministry calling and giftedness:
APEST – an on-line assessment tool designed to reveal ministry style: http://www.theforgottenways.org/apest/
A metaphor for the call to ministry by Peter Marshall: The Tap on the Shoulder
Personality Type Indicator: http://www.personalitytype.com/career_quiz_2
Objective Three – Shaping the Mind: resources for theological reflection
Articles on theological reflection:
Dallas Willard, “Being a Christian in a Pluralistic Society” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=17
Dallas Willard, “Blind Science vs. Blind Faith: Some Thoughts on Breaking the Deadlock” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=104
Dallas Willard, “Transformation of the Mind” http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=120
Websites for theological reflection:
Other resources for theological reflection:
What Is Theological Reflection
An example of Theological Reflection on the experience of disaster: http://cruciality.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/god-of-the-tsunami-a-theological-reflection-on-the-experience-of-disaster-and-some-implications-for-how-we-live-in-the-world-by-frank-rees/
Objective Four – Shaping the Hands: resources for developing practical ministry skills
Articles on the practice of ministry:
Donald Whitney, “Clothing Tips for Ministers” (don’t laugh, never assume a young minister knows how to dress properly) http://biblicalspirituality.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/CLOTHING-TIPS-FOR-MINISTERS.pdf
Dallas Willard, “The Apprentices” (an interview on the practice of spiritual formation in the local church) http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=112
“The Basics of Blessing” (Advice to young pastors about learning to bless those who curse you) http://www.mygazines.com/issue/1311/47
David Osborne, “Pastoral Wisdom” http://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/pastoral-wisdom/
Joel Beeke, “True Shepherding” http://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/true-shepherding/
Websites on the practice of ministry:
Other resources for the practice of ministry:
Leadership Journal: http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/
Lynne Baab, “Spiritual Disciplines for People in Ministry” http://www.lynnebaab.com/articlediscipline.htm
