For women: The Bridge The Gap Community membership is full of resources for you to use in your mentoring ministry. Journals, bible studies, devotionals, mentoring tips, training materials, connection with other mentors, care for your own souls, and so much more.
Mentoring doesn't require a program, a title, or a perfect setting — just a willingness to show up and ask honest questions. The Mentoring That Matters Series offers guided, faith-rooted conversations for the relationships that shape us: the ones where an older woman walks alongside a younger one, and both are changed by it.
Each book in the series follows the same simple rhythm — a meaningful question, a short reflection, a grounding Scripture, and five "Go Further" questions to help any conversation go deeper. Designed to work in real life — in a car, over coffee, after church, or at the kitchen table — these books meet mentoring relationships exactly where they already happen.
Whether you're mentoring a peer or a teen, being mentored yourself, or simply looking for a way to invest in someone else's life, this series offers a year at a time of conversations that build faith, identity, and lasting friendship. Available on AMAZON.
Each book in the series follows the same simple rhythm — a meaningful question, a short reflection, a grounding Scripture, and five "Go Further" questions to help any conversation go deeper. Designed to work in real life — in a car, over coffee, after church, or at the kitchen table — these books meet mentoring relationships exactly where they already happen.
Whether you're mentoring a peer or a teen, being mentored yourself, or simply looking for a way to invest in someone else's life, this series offers a year at a time of conversations that build faith, identity, and lasting friendship. Available on AMAZON.
The following recommended books are listed in correlation to the lessons in Care and Discipleship Training, but they are relevant to anyone training or interested in one-another care ministry.
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Lesson One, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
These lesson one suggested and recommended resources are more general in content and applicable to any and all mentoring discussions. Regardless of your level of training, you can dig right into these resources for yourself and/or with anyone you are walking alongside in any capacity.
These lesson one suggested and recommended resources are more general in content and applicable to any and all mentoring discussions. Regardless of your level of training, you can dig right into these resources for yourself and/or with anyone you are walking alongside in any capacity.
This book, Consider Your Counsel, by Bob Kellemen, is referenced at the end of every lesson in the Care and Discipleship workbook, specifically for those training in a group, since it helps expand discussion options.
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, by Paul Tripp. Considered a gold-standard book to read covering the basics of one-another care. Highly recommended.
How People Change, by Paul Tripp and Timothy Lane. Insightful and helpful for all mentors to understand the biblical dynamics of change in the human heart.
Because He Loves Me, by Elyse Fitzpatrick. Very encouraging teaching about the indicatives and imperatives and the need for 'both and', not just one or the other. Men, don't be turned off by the feminine cover - this book is helpful for all of us.
Remade, by Paul Tautges. Encouraging reading about our identity in Christ. We all benefit from that topic.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, by Mark Vroegop. Very helpful and encouraging regarding suffering in general, and grief and loss specifically. Focus is on lament.
Gentle and Lowly, by Dane Ortlund. A beautiful book to read with a mentee that encourages us to know how much we are loved, and how God's promises and character address our struggles and suffering.
How Does Sanctification Work? by David Powlison. Consider how change occurs in your own life and you will understand how to help mentees change, too. Anything written by David Powlison is worth having in your library.
Learning to Listen, by Joe Hussung
Lesson Two, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
The Gospel, by Ray Ortlund and 9 Marks. This is a good little handbook to have on hand when you are working with someone who doesn't yet have a strong grasp on a clear gospel.
Counsel From the Cross, by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Dennis Johnson. A helpful book that reaffirms the sufficiency of scripture for heart-change and, therefore, life-change.
Identity: Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes, by Conrad Hilario. Insightful book to help a mentee who is unsure of their identity. This is laid out as a devotional book.
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215 Things That are True of Me Now That I am Saved, a PDF by unknown author. Downloadable to print. This tool is helpful for saturating on scripture and as a devotional tool to remind us all that the gospel provides us in our identity in Christ.
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The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life, by Jeremy Pierre. A comprehensive view of how the heart works and how Christ redeems it.
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Lesson Three, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
The Beyond Suffering Bible (Joni & Friends, Joni Eareckson Tada). This is a great resource for addressing suffering of all kinds. This applies to all lessons and topics as a general resource.
Scripture and Counseling: God's Word for Life in a Broken World. This is a Biblical Counseling Coalition resource, written by various counselors, giving a good overview of how scripture applies to our mentoring.
Quick Scripture Reference Guide for Counseling. There are other versions of this specific to youth, women, and couples. They are shown on this link as you scroll down (be sure it says "Quick SCRIPTURE Reference Guide" because there are others there that are not recommended.) These are a great resource, highly recommended!
Bible Gateway ~ a free online bible study tool full of helpful content. This is a great tool to tell your mentees about as they learn to turn to God's Word for help, hope, and encouragement.
LOGOS Bible Software. This is a financial investment, well worth the cost. There are others that cost less, but this is Ellen's first choice and favorite study tool.
Making Sense of Forgiveness, by Brad Hambrick
A Small Book about a Big Problem, a devotional by Ed Welch
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Lesson FOUR, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
Behind the Veil, by Warren Lamb. This is an excellent book about Domestic Oppression and Abuse. There is a corresponding workbook for mentees as well.
Give Them Grace, by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson. This is an excellent book for all parents.
7 Myths About Singleness, by Sam Allberry
Singleness: Living Faithfully, a devotional for singles
The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim and Kathy Keller
Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel, by Ray Ortlund
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage, by Jim Newheiser
What Did You Expect? by Paul Tripp, an encouraging book for married couples
Sex in a Broken World, by Paul Tripp. For the struggles of sexual brokenness and the need for redemption.
Parenting is More Than a Formula, by Jim Newheiser
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles, by Paul Tripp
Show Them Jesus, Teaching the Gospel to Kids, by Jack Klumpenhower
Leading Your Child to Christ, by Marty Machowski
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence, by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Anxiety, Anatomy and Cure, by Bob Kellemen
Overcoming Anxiety: Relief for Worried People, by David Powlison
A Small Book for the Anxious Heart, by Ed Welch. A Devotional.
A Still and Quiet Mind, by Esther Smith. Excellent help for the thought life.
How to Help Your Anxious Teen, by Jessica Thompson
Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest, by Ed Welch
Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace, by David Powlison
Lesson FIVE, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
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Biblical Counseling and the Church, God’s Care Through God’s People, by Bob Kellemen and Kevin Carson (Biblical Counseling Coalition) |
Redeeming Power, Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church, by Diane Langenberg
Depression: The Way Up When You are Down, by Ed Welch
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Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith, by David Powlison |
Untangling Emotions, by Mike Emlet
Lesson SIX, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
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Pray About Everything, by Paul Tautges |
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Five Things to Pray for your Kids, by Melissa Kruger |
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Speaking God's Language (Prayer), by Joni Eareckson Tada |
Grief: Walking with Jesus (31-Day Devotionals for Life), by Bob Kellemen
Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense, by Paul David Tripp
Something Sad Happened : Helping Children With Grief, by Darby A. Strickland
Lesson SEVEN, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
The Company We Keep, in Search of Biblical Friendship, by Jonathan Holmes
Transformative Friendships, 7 Questions to Deepen any Relationship, by Brad Hambrick
Lesson EIGHT, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
Biblical Counseling and the Church, God's Care Through God's People, by the Biblical Counseling Coalition
When People are Big and God is Small, by Ed Welch
Lesson NINE, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
The Ology, Ancient Truths Ever New, by Marty Machowski
The Jesus Storybook Bible, by Sally Lloyd Jones
Anxious About Decisions, by Michael Gembola
Just Do Something, a Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will, by Kevin DeYoung
Lesson TEN, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
How to Love Difficult People, by Winston Smith
A Still and Quiet Mind, by Esther Smith
Lesson ELEVEN, Care and Discipleship Mentor Training suggested resources:
God's Attributes, Rest for Life's Struggles, by Brad Hambrick
God's Grace in Your Suffering, by David Powlison
How People Change, by Tim Lane and Paul Tripp
How Does Sanctification Work, by David Powlison
