The Spiritual Mentor Program prepares mature believers to mentor others responsibly. Alongside biblical foundations, it teaches compassionate listening, encouragement, prayer, confidentiality, ethics, safeguarding, referral, and the clear limits of the mentoring role. Practical exercises and case-study discussions are included throughout.
Who it serves
Church volunteers and ministry leaders
Faithful Path graduates called to mentor
Anyone who wants to support others responsibly and ethically
Learning objectives
Explain the purpose and limits of spiritual mentorship
Listen with compassion without directing or controlling
Apply confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding expectations
Recognize when and how to refer to qualified professionals
Build and document a mentoring plan
Age group
Adults 18+
Program length
12 weeks
Delivery format
Small group · Virtual · In person
Categories
Mentorship · Certification
Weekly curriculum outline
Every week follows the full Faithful Path weekly lesson format, from opening prayer through Growth Practice, progress check, and closing prayer.
Week 1
Understanding Spiritual Mentorship
What mentorship is, and clearly what it is not.
Week 2
Biblical Examples of Mentorship
Learning from mentoring relationships in Scripture.
Week 3
The Heart and Character of a Mentor
Humility, patience, consistency, and integrity.
Week 4
Listening with Compassion
Presence, reflective listening, and resisting the urge to fix.
Week 5
Encouragement and Biblical Guidance
Using Scripture responsibly and in context.
Week 6
Prayer in Mentorship
Praying with and for those you mentor.
Week 7
Healthy Boundaries
Time, availability, communication, and role limits.
Week 8
Confidentiality and Privacy
What is protected, what must be reported, and how to say so up front.
Week 9
Accountability and Ethics
Mentor ethics, supervision, and personal accountability.
Week 10
Supporting Growth Without Controlling
Empowering decisions rather than making them.
Week 11
Creating a Mentoring Plan
Goals, rhythm, documentation, and review.
Week 12
Completion, Evaluation, and Next Steps
Evaluation, feedback, and a mentoring ministry plan.
What's included
Weekly lesson guide with the full Faithful Path weekly format
Main and supporting Scripture references with study background
Guided worksheet and journaling pages
Seven-day devotional plan for each week
Prayer activity and prayer journal access
Healthy-boundaries and accountability activities
Weekly Growth Practice and progress check
Coach encouragement and written feedback
Mentor ethics and safeguarding materials
Referral guidelines and communication-boundary templates
Case-study discussion sets and documentation examples
Expectations
Attend all twelve weeks
Complete practical mentoring exercises and case studies
Sign the mentor ethics and safeguarding acknowledgment
Submit a final mentoring plan for instructor review
Boundaries, accountability, and safeguarding
Coaching is encouragement, education, and accountability — not therapy or crisis care
Sessions begin and end on time and stay on the agreed topic
Confidentiality is honored within legal and safety limits
Communication happens through approved Faithful Path channels only
Participants may pause or decline any activity at any time
Mentors do not diagnose, treat, or provide counseling
Mentors refer to qualified licensed professionals and emergency services when appropriate
Parent or guardian requirements
This program is for adults 18 and older. No guardian consent is required.
Accessibility support
Large-print and screen-reader friendly lesson files
Plain-language instructions for every activity
Extra time and flexible pacing on request
Verbal or written response options for reflections
Captions and transcripts for any recorded teaching
Quiet, low-pressure session formats when needed
Program materials
Downloads and resources for this program
Start with the public workbook and handbook. Once enrolled, the full video lessons, audio teachings, and member-only PDFs unlock in the Hub.
Workbooks
Lesson worksheets, action plans, and progress trackers.
Faithful Path Coaching Ministry & Certification Academy provides Christian spiritual coaching, mentorship, biblical education, encouragement, certification training, personal-development support, and faith-based resources. Faithful Path does not provide medical treatment, psychotherapy, licensed mental-health counseling, legal advice, crisis intervention, or emergency services. Mrs. Monique Velasquez does not represent herself as a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, physician, or medical provider. Participation does not guarantee a specific personal, spiritual, emotional, financial, employment, or ministry outcome. Participants should contact qualified licensed professionals or emergency services when appropriate.