What We Do as GMMA Mentors

Roles a campus mentor may serve

GMMA mentor serving one campus will be meeting many students and professionals. Based on diverse needs, mentors may serve multiples roles. Some of the roles may be: ●Advisor ●Informer ●Emotional supporter ● Standard setter ●Protector ●Network connector ●An advocate ● Active listener ●Problem solver ●A Coach ●Teacher ●Trainer ●Community builder ●Faith builder ●Voice of truth ●Parent figure

Responsibilities of a Campus Mentor 

Obedient to Live out the greatest commandment in serving the students. Matthew 22:37-39

• “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is thegreat and first commandment.”
  A GMMA mentor must maintain close relationship with God by regularlyspending time in the word and prayer. It is through the strength gained from this relationship that enables theserventhood of mentoring the next generation.
• “And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor(students) as yourself.”

GMMA mentor tries best to love the students as Jesus taught us to love.

• Love is very patient and kind.
• Loveis not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.
• It does not demand its own way.
• It is not irritable, and
• it keepsno record of being wronged.
• It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.
• Love never gives up,
• never loses faith,
• always hopeful, and
• endures through every circumstance.

Qualities valued

●Christ Centered ●A life continually renewed by Jesus Christ ●Passionate about mentoring students●Maintains good relationships ●Actively listens and uses questions wisely. ●Can inspire and motivate others●Enjoys being with others ● Encourages ●Believes in the students ●Open and Transparent ●Honest●Trustworthy ●Able to keep confidences ●Able To Facilitate Learning ●Not quick to judge or give advice

●Competent ●Prayerful- Pray before, during and between meetings ●Respects the uniqueness of individuals

●Influences through constructive feedback ●Sets realistic expectations and goals ●Knows limitations and

seeks help

Resolving Problems

GMMA campus mentor is advised to detect potential problems early as possible. For times when issues emerge that disrupt the health of the chapter, inform the mentor support team asap and seek assistance and support. Apply biblical principles first and start with prayer seeking wisdom and clarity together.

Discipline Approach

When you learn of unacceptable behaviors by students, reach out to the mentor support team for assistance and counsel. When disciplinary actions are required, utilize the opportunity not to punish but to educate and produce positive-growth for individuals involved. Keep in mind of the following:

• Never discipline physically
• Never use abusive language
• Don’t use ultimatums
• Don’t give the silent treatment
• Discuss your concerns.
• Listen actively and practice good questions to discern and gain understanding and insights

Helpful Advice

• Avoid-opinionated comparison of students
• Keep professional distance as a mentor with clear boundaries
• Don’t expect to be served, but serve
• Be vulnerable and transparent with the students, sharing not only thestrength and successes, but also the weakness and failures
• Be honest, yet affirming when confrontingimportant areas
• Stand by the students through times of trial and difficulty
• Never get discouraged andremember it takes time for good mentoring relationship to develop
• Be thankful and have fun serving.

Sample Meeting Outline

Mentoring meeting normally includes a selection of the following kinds of activities, but be flexible to keep things meaningful and interesting. There may be times when orders change as special situations arise. GMMA mentor should discern and apply creative activities that can strengthen the team such as outings and special fellowship event or training/growing retreats.

• Opening prayer and praise
• A review of progress since the last meeting
• The student’s agenda for the meeting
• The mentors’ agenda for the meeting
• A progress report on ongoing item(s)
• A focus on some special needs item(s) if any
• A time of sharing and prayer
• A summary of session and preview of what should be discussed in the next meeting.