Men Connecting.
Doing Life.
Walking With Jesus.
New Breed Mentoring exists to connect men with men, do life together, and walk with Jesus. It's an organic and authentic process — a safe place to share your story while doing life with other men, ultimately helping each man grow closer in his relationship with Jesus Christ.
Men Weren't Made to Go It Alone
Mentoring is a vital part of personal and spiritual growth. With Christ at the center, New Breed Mentoring gives men a supportive place to grow in faith and relationships, navigate life's challenges, and become the men God created them to be.
Transformed Men Multiply
To see men transformed by Jesus Christ, equipped for life, and empowered to mentor others — multiplying the message of Christ in their families, churches, workplaces and communities.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”PROVERBS 27:17 · THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE, GOD USES RELATIONSHIPS TO SHAPE, ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP MEN FOR HIS PURPOSES
The Four E's
Engage
Connecting with men at real, transparent and authentic levels to encourage the development of relationships.
Encourage
Walking with other men through good times and hard times while integrating the love of Jesus Christ.
Equip
Helping men develop skills and knowledge to impact other men, their families, churches and communities.
Empower
Empowering men with the tools and skills to duplicate the message of Christ and breathe life into others.
Characteristics of a New Breed Mentor
What We Look For
- A solid testimony of salvation because of the work Jesus Christ did on the cross.
- A willingness to do life with another man while both are held accountable in their relationship to God.
- Working within the limits of his own life experience and skills, helping another man find answers to life's questions and grow spiritually.
How the Relationship Works
- Meet regularly at an agreed time and place — we recommend one hour weekly or bi-weekly, in person.
- Each meeting includes prayer, spiritual evaluation, unpacking your story, and discussion of study materials.
- It isn't primarily a discipleship or accountability program — those are byproducts of a growing relationship centered on Christ.
- It's an environment to build relationships, encourage spiritual growth, and help another man grow to be a mentor himself.
- Evaluate how teachable a mentee is; not every pairing fits. Show dignity and respect throughout.
- Know and live out the guiding values of New Breed Ministries.
Essential Elements
Share Your Story
There's amazing power in every man's story. Give him a safe place to share his while being vulnerable with yours.
One Simple Question
Ask every session: “What is God doing in your life this week?” It opens the door to deeper conversation and spiritual maturity.
Pray for Each Other
Prayer is essential for knowing our purpose and identity in Christ, and it opens the door to deeper intimacy.
Pay It Forward
Encourage and train another man to become a mentor. It doesn't set the agenda — it's the fruit of time invested.
Building a Strong Mentoring Relationship
- Consistency — meet on a regular basis that you both agree on.
- Boundaries — honor the time committed. Your time is valuable.
- Be authentic — be real with each other.
- Good fit — one size doesn't fit all. Make sure you're compatible from the start.
- Listen effectively — ask questions, and listen more than you speak.
Recommended Reading
The Four E's of Effective Mentoring
A guide to embracing a real and authentic mentoring approach.
The Purple Book
A study guide for understanding essential Christian beliefs.
The Cure
Explores the difference between pleasing God and trusting God.
Mansfield's Book of Manly Men
A call to reclaim manliness in modern culture.
The Warrior Poet Way
A manual on becoming a courageous and principled man.
Act Like Men
40 days to biblical manhood — blending strength with humility.
Healthy Mentoring
Boundaries & Confidentiality
- Maintain appropriate boundaries and accountability.
- Keep conversations confidential — except in situations involving harm to self or others, abuse, or when required by law.
- Meet in public places and avoid one-on-one situations that could be misinterpreted.
- Use discernment and wisdom in all communication, including text and social media.
Know Your Limitations
- Mentors are not licensed counselors, physicians, attorneys or addiction specialists.
- When a man's needs exceed your experience or competency, help connect him with appropriate professional or pastoral help.
- Your role is to walk with him — not to be the solution to every issue.
Evaluating & Ending a Mentorship
- Regularly evaluate the relationship: Is the mentee teachable? Is there evidence of growth? Is this still a healthy fit?
- Mentoring relationships may naturally conclude, change frequency, or need to be reassessed.
- Ending a mentoring relationship does not mean failure for either man.
“I thought I knew how to do life, but I found out I had no clue. Everything I thought I knew was thrown out when I actually met with Kerry, who taught me to be able to trust — who trusted me when I thought I couldn't be trusted. My mentor walked with me through the good, bad, and ugly, gave me biblical references, and explained what I wasn't understanding. Having a mentor is having a brother you never knew you had.”Rich Heitz · Mentee
The Mentoring SOP on One Page
Everything above in a single printable reference — for mentors, mentees, and anyone considering it.
Want a Mentor? Want to Be One?
Questions About Mentoring
How often do mentors and mentees meet?
We recommend about an hour, weekly or bi-weekly, in person — adjusted to what works for both of you.
How long does a mentoring relationship last?
Usually six months to a year, with the option to continue if you both agree. Relationships are evaluated along the way, and ending one is never a failure.
Is this discipleship or counseling?
Neither, exactly. It's a relationship between men, centered on Christ — discipleship and accountability grow out of it naturally. Mentors aren't licensed counselors, and they'll help connect you with professional or pastoral help when that's what you need.
Can I request a specific mentor?
We'll try to honor preferences, but pairings are based on availability and compatibility so the relationship has the best chance to bear fruit.
What's expected of a mentee?
Be open, show up consistently, and engage honestly in your personal and spiritual growth.
Get Started With New Breed Mentoring
Whether you want to be mentored or to mentor another man, start here. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch.