Imagine facing difficult challenges, but then receiving support from someone who desires to walk with you through your situation. . .

Imagine having someone who believes in you, who points out your God-given strengths and talents, someone who desires to encourage your development . .

Imagine questioning healthy boundaries in a friendship or dating relationship, but then being able to turn to a “safe person” who will not judge you as you process your thoughts. . . .

Imagine struggling with spiritual questions in your journey to a deeper faith, and having someone more mature to hear your concerns and offer guidance. . . .

Imagine trying to sort out priorities for “life after college,” and then someone who is “out there” offers advice on balancing career, marriage, and a family. . . .

If you would like to have a Godly friend come alongside you, then participate.

Purpose

The “Invest in a Life” mentoring program exists to provide supportive relationships between mature believers and college students. In this “coming alongside” relationship, a mentor assists a student in navigating the challenges of young adulthood, by offering encouragement in spiritual development, personal growth and leadership abilities.

A Model

“Then Jesus chose twelve, that they might be with Him . . . .”
Mark 3:14

When Christ chose twelve men to be His disciples, He knew that optimal learning and life-transformation would take place if He invited these men to not only listen to His words, but to also watch His life and to ask questions about what they were experiencing.

The mentoring relationship between mature believers and Greenville college students follows Christ's example. Wisdom – “the skill of living” – is passed on as a mentor and student meet regularly to share transparently, dialog over issues, and pray.

Process 

Currently there are members of the Greenville Community and Greenville College faculty and staff who have volunteered their time to focus on you!

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity contact
Lori Gaffner x7120 (E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Beth Walker (E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )to fill out an application.

You may also download the application.

Upon completion of your application a committee will prayerfully consider who to match you up with.

Times and suggested materials will be provided for your first 6 weeks of mentoring. After the initial first 6 weeks you and your mentor will have a chance to re-evaluate your relationship and decide if you would like to continue meeting.