The Power of One-on-One: Discovering the Joy and Satisfaction of Mentoring Others - Softcover

Jim Stump; Martin, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801015847 ISBN 13: 9780801015847

Publisher: Baker Books, 2014

Synopsis

For the past forty years, Jim Stump could be found sitting in a café on the Stanford University campus chatting with some of the most talented athletes in the world, walking with them, getting to know them, sharing his life with them, and loving them. He understands that the best way to have an eternal impact on the world is to develop deep and meaningful relationships with a handful of people. When Jesus walked the earth, he focused his energies not on filling stadiums but on twelve handpicked disciples whom he mentored and equipped to carry out ministries of their own.

With engaging personal stories of the famous athletes he has mentored, along with examples from the life of Jesus, Jim Stump shows how to develop rich mentoring relationships with the people in our lives. He answers the question so many of us have--"How can I help to bring my friends to faith?"--by providing simple steps toward developing those relationships, living life authentically, and sharing faith with those we care about.

Pastors, youth pastors, small group leaders, and individual believers will find The Power of One-on-One inspirational, encouraging, and practical.

About this title

About the Authors

Jim Stump is the founder of Sports Challenge and has been a one-on-one mentor to many hundreds of Stanford student athletes for over forty years. He has also served as chaplain for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. A graduate of Wheaton College, Stump lives in California with his wife, Linda.

Frank Martin is the author or coauthor of many books, including Lifelong Love Affair. A frequent collaborator, he has written books with Nicky Cruz, Jerry Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, Dr. O. S. Hawkins, Wally Armstrong, and Dr. Robert Schuller. Learn more at www.frankmartin.net.

From the Back Cover

Your relationship with just a few people can impact eternity

When Jesus walked the earth, he focused his energies not on filling stadiums but on twelve handpicked disciples whom he mentored and equipped to carry out ministries of their own. For the past forty years, Jim Stump could often be found sitting in a café on the Stanford University campus, chatting with some of the most talented athletes in the world, getting to know them, walking with them, sharing his life with them, and loving them. He understands that the best way to have an eternal impact on the world is to develop deep and meaningful relationships with a handful of people.

With engaging personal stories and examples from the life of Jesus, Jim Stump shows you how to develop rich mentoring relationships with the people in your life, providing simple steps toward sharing faith and life with those you care about. Inspirational, encouraging, and practical, The Power of One-on-One will increase your impact on God's kingdom in surprisingly simple ways.

"Sharing the faith and providing mentorship, it seems, does not require the pomp and circumstance of a vast arena--a cup of coffee and an open ear will do the trick."--Pat Williams, cofounder and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic; author of Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret

"Jim's discipleship ministry is amazing. He has loved people into a life-changing relationship with his Savior by spending time with them and speaking into their lives in ways that are Spirit-empowered. You will be encouraged and challenged by his story."--Jay Barnes, president, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota

"Jim Stump has been practicing for years what many desire to do. Learn from the one who mastered Jesus' command to 'go and make disciples.'"--Josh D. McDowell, author and speaker

Jim Stump is the founder of Sports Challenge and has been a one-on-one mentor to many hundreds of Stanford student athletes for over forty years. He has also served as chaplain for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. A graduate of Wheaton College, Stump lives in California with his wife, Linda.

Frank Martin is the author or coauthor of twenty books. A frequent collaborator, he has written books with such notable personalities as Nicky Cruz, Jerry Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, Dr. O. S. Hawkins, Wally Armstrong, and Jimmy Evans. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Ruthie, and their two children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801015847
• ISBN 13: 9780801015847
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192