The Making of a Mentor: Nine Essential Characteristics of Influential Christian Leaders

Jesus ministered to many but focused on a few. What makes this strategy so compelling? Because he understood the secret of living forward-spiritual multiplication through intentionally influencing a few people at a time. He knew that by concentrating on a few faithful men and women they would leave behind them a legacy of people whose influence would extend beyond a generation or two; in fact, a legacy that would continue to multiply until he returned. This book is written to stimulate you-whatever your age, gender or position in life-toward a passionate desire to change people who will then change other people who will change other people. The key is not so much how you pour your life into people but that you are a person worth following. God placed you here to invest your life in others. This book will show you how to live and speak truth into the lives of others in a way that will transform them forever.

Dr. Ted W. Engstrom has dedicated his life to effective Christian ministry leadership. His 60 years of Christian service include careers as Christian book editor at Zondervan, president of Youth for Christ International, president of World Vision, and author of more than 50 books. He has been a board member for dozens of Christian organizations in this country, and he has assisted religious and political leaders in 136 other countries where he continues to stand as a model of godly leadership.

Dr. Ron Jenson is known internationally as an author, speaker, and interviewer of hundreds of top leaders in the areas of leadership, life success, and mentoring. He is currently Chairman of Future Achievement International, a personal leadership development organization focusing on principle-centered skills and professional leadership training for individuals, business organizations, families, ministries, youth, and senior citizens. Dr. Jenson is also Chairman of High Ground, a non-profit organization focused on mutual support between key business leaders throughout the world.