More than a Mentor: Understanding and Growing in Your Relationship with Your Spiritual Father

There seems to be a tendency in many Christian contexts to abandon doctrines that have been abused. However, I would contend that you don’t correct wrong teaching by non-teaching. You correct it by right teaching. I believe this is the heart of this book by Bishop Randy Borders. He takes an often abandoned New Testament concept—spiritual parenting—and passionately and soundly highlights the importance of being raised to maturity in the faith. As Peter was to Mark, Elijah to Elisha, and Paul to Timothy, we need fathers in faith. My life and my leadership are better because of those who chose to be ‘More Than a Mentor’.Dr. Dharius DanielsLead Pastor, Change ChurchAuthor, RePresent JesusImagine a church in which the children of God love and support their spiritual fathers and mothers as fully as they do their natural parents—and are blessed abundantly for it!What if God intended you to bear such an attitude of respect and appreciation toward the men and women He has charged with your spiritual upbringing? Get ready to see your pastor or spiritual leader as more than a mere teacher or mentor.Bishop Randy Borders offers biblically inspired insight into why followers of Christ must get serious about their relationships with their shepherds in the faith.In this book, you will learn:-Why honor is a lifestyle choice-Why spiritual fathers need your support-Why fathers should not provoke their children to anger-What responsibilities spiritual children have for their spiritual parentsPlus, reflective workbook questions will help you begin applying these lessons toward your relationships with your own spiritual parents—even those you may have neglected in the past.Are you ready to fulfill your God-given role in these relationships and receive God’s full blessing?Then start reading More than a Mentor today and choose to become the son or daughter—and possibly the spiritual father or mother—God intends you to be!

Bishop Randy Borders, an anointed preacher of our time, communicates the gospel message with unmistakable clarity. His ministry challenges believers to flow in God's Divine Order. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 1990, Bishop Borders founded Word of Life Fellowship Church. The church name was officially changed to Faith Harvest Church in March of 1999. Bishop Borders currently serves as senior pastor of Faith Harvest Church, in Shelby, NC. Faith Harvest Church has evolved into a multiracial, multifaceted ministry, which include many ministries of edification and outreach. Bishop Borders is also Founder and Presiding Prelate of Harvest Ministries International, Inc., a network of local churches with primary apostolic vision of church planting and strengthening. Since his consecration, Bishop Borders has become part of the Joint College of African-American Pentecostal Bishops Congress. In June of 2002, Bishop Borders founded Christ Harvest Church in Charlotte, NC. He also founded Covenant Harvest Church in Greer, SC, in November of 2009. Bishop Borders met the former Norma Lee while attending UNCG. The two were married in June 1994 and have two lovely children—Efrim and Hope. A published author of the critically acclaimed books Stay Focused and The Adjutant's Guide to Etiquette, and his latest book, More than a Mentor. Bishop Borders travels extensively throughout the United States and abroad as a lecturer, conference speaker, revivalist, and seminar speaker. The ministry of Bishop Borders is bold, energetic, and dynamic, equipping the saints to lock into their pastor's vision and fulfill their destiny. Many who have experienced his ministry have this testimony: Bishop Borders is definitely a pastor's friend.