Have a coach, mentor or accountable relationship
Have a coach, mentor or accountable relationship
Eric Clapton had Johnnie Johnson
Quincy Jones had Ray Charles
Justin Bieber had Usher
Michael Jackson had Diana Ross
Mark Zuckerberg had Steve Jobs
and Harry Potter had Professor Dumbledore :) just to name a few!
Check out these exhaustive list if you like.
The arts have always had a culture of mentoring. History certainly teaches this and it continues today. It is the same for anyone wanting to grow spiritually.
Elisha had Elijah
Ruth had Naomi
The Disciples had Jesus
Paul had Timothy
and the list goes on and on…
Finding a good mentor or coach is not always easy. Look for someone you respect, someone with more expertise and experience than yourself and someone who is a teacher at heart. Look also, for someone with similar values to yours. If at first you don't have a good experience, keep looking. If you can't find or afford a mentor, consider asking a friend to hold you accountable for making and accomplishing goals. They may not be able to give you specific coaching, but at least they can be a form of accountability and remind you of your goals.
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.” ― Louis Nizer
Wondering where to look and what to do.
Artistic/Musical Development:
- Ask fellow artists for recommendations
- Check out music stores or resources online (FB, etc.)
- Consider taking a class or going to school
- Consider online courses or teachers (Youtube, etc.) - this can be a good option, but nothing can replace face-to-face mentoring!
- If you're in west Michigan, contact me. My wife and I can give lessons or possibly refer you to someone.
- Consider starting with a short-term commitment to see if there good fit.
Spiritual Development:
- Look for someone with a heart for God and building up others (as best as you can discern)
- Ask ministry leaders you know for recommendations
- Pray about it
- Being part of a small group Bible study can be a great entry into a mentoring relationship
- Consider starting with a short-term commitment to see if there is affinity with your mentor. This type of relationship must be built on trust and a willingness to be vulnerable and be challenged.
- If your mentor is miles away, FaceTime, Zoom or Google Hangout may be good options to connect.
