What is Mentoring?
We aren’t calling perfect people to do the impossible. We’re inviting ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference in a child’s life by doing what Jesus did – walking with, modeling for, and loving someone near him. This difference is not only seen in the life of our mentees, but also profoundly impacts our mentors.
We’ve designed Mentor Connect to create a more community-oriented, effective, and manageable program for our mentors, which includes:
- A defined 9-month calendar that aligns with the school year
- Monthly group sessions where you'll be in community with other mentors and students
- Enhanced support structure with regular staff presence and meetings at schools
- Supporting Curriculum that builds on your mentoring strengths and helps guide conversations
Become a Mentor
We are looking for Christ-filled, joyful mentors who want to build into the life of a child. If this is you, click here to apply to be one of our mentors.
The impact of mentoring goes farther than you think.
Mentoring not only impacts the child being mentored, but their family, community, and our mentors. It’s a ripple effect for positive change, including:
- Brighter future - Helping boost confidence and academic success can change the trajectory of a child’s future, impacting their future communities and families as well.
- Stronger community – Churches, schools, and families working together and raising up the next generation
- Unity in Christ - Individuals of different ages, culture,s and backgrounds build mutual understanding as they walk alongside each other.
- Spiritual growth - a child’s spiritual growth develops strong roots that impact them well into the future, which can make a lasting impact for generations. Our mentors experience spiritual growth through serving families in our communities.
“I was a bit hesitant to become a mentor, but quickly became aware that God was using me to impact the life of a child and that He was using that child to impact mine.” — Mentoring Alliance Mentor
Why Mentoring Matters
We know the impact of mentoring relationships can’t fully be represented in numbers. But these statistics represent a small glimpse of the real transformation happening every day through our Mentor Connect Program.
2x more emotionally resilient
47% increased life readiness
26% strengthened character
What our mentors are saying
God designed us for community. People are supposed to help people. You have something to give, but you also have something that you need. And we’re not designed to do life alone.
-Amber Turner, Mentoring Alliance Mentor & Partner
What our parents are saying
Mentoring Alliance has truly helped us… it’s a ministry and I’m thankful for it.
- Lily Johnson, Parent
What our parents are saying
I feel like God matched us with the perfect mentor.
- Quiana Campbell, Parent
Our Regions
We strive to grow deep and wide in every community we serve. Find a region near you!
Greater Waco
Greater Tyler
Greater Abilene
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Invest in a Child's Life
Without the generous support of our financial partners, these mentoring programs wouldn’t exist. Help kids get what they need to grow emotionally, academically and spiritually by giving today.
