Our young women need us.
The local church is vital in leading with one-on-one discipleship.
Younger generations are leaving the church in droves.
Many young women lack the parental guidance or strong familial support system that they need in their most difficult years. Most would agree, our young people are at a societal disadvantage. They are battling political strife, segregation, and technological distractions causing isolation and disconnection from one another. However, we know from God’s Word that He will be with our young people wherever they go and that their “plans will succeed with many advisers” (Proverbs 15:22).
Pray Her Forward (PHF) hopes to start by partnering with the local church. In early 2025, we will launch the first Biblical mentorship curriculum for young women of its kind. This 260-page, beautiful spiral-bound curriculum covers twelve of the most challenging topics that young women face. Included are relatable stories, thoughtful questions for the mentor and mentee, topical Scripture, Biblical application, SMART goal setting guidance, prayer writing, and more. But first, our mentees need mentors, and together we must empower older women to mentor younger women.
How PHF Can Help
- Support discipleship happening inside the church with reinforcement outside of the church
- Equip the church and ministries with resources for young women to support an effective mentorship program
- Help empower older women to mentor younger women
- Help equip women of all ages for discipleship
- Assess the desire and communicate the need for younger women to have spiritual mothers
- Provide another curriculum option for small group, individual, or 1-1 study
How the Church Can Help
- Utilize the resources provided by Pray Her Forward to support a mentorship program for young women
- Empower the congregation to recognize the importance of one-on-one discipleship for all ages
- Encourage older women to volunteer to mentor younger women
- Consider incorporating a mentorship development program like CAYM (Christian Association for Youth Mentoring)
Our young people need us more than ever.
Americans are leaving the church in droves. Our young people feel isolated and alone, skeptical about the church, and uncertain about their future. It is time for women to link arms with our younger generation and walk with them through some of the most difficult seasons of life. It is time we remind them of the only thing that has not changed: God's love and His hope for our future.
How can mentorship help?
John 15:5 says that without God “we can do nothing” and Romans 3:23 says, “We have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” We are saved by grace alone, and not by our acts, good deeds, or accomplishments. However, in Ephesians 4, God urges us to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. He calls us to be a God-honoring Holy people and to live righteously. He sent His only Son to die for our sins, and our obedient response is a way of thanking and honoring Him for His great sacrifice.
As young people pursue God’s calling to be a Holy people, they often find that they need someone to help them “restring their pearls” so that they can start wearing them again. They need support in breaking free from any shame of their past, and the reminder that nothing can separate them from the love of Christ Jesus.
Let’s help restring their pearls.
Our Mentor + Mentee Agreement
1. Be ready to hear from God in sharing or receiving His wisdom
2. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and why you may be here
3. Be outspoken and curious; we welcome any and all questions
4. Be in a mindset to learn and share as you feel comfortable
5. Be on time, prepared, and present during mentorship sessions
6. Be respectful of other mentees and mentors when present
7. Be mindful of different backgrounds, upbringing, and beliefs
8. Be encouraged to discuss or share any concerns or feedback
9. Be reminded that we are all human; none of us are perfect
10. Be careful to respect confidentiality of conversations shared