Art of Mentoring

Darlene Zschech

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"Darlene Zschech is possibly the most amazing mentor I know."--Louie GiglioDarlene Zschech, one of the world's most respected worship leaders, writes honestly and realistically of how both current leaders and those coming along after them can overcome hurdles and by the grace of God work together for the good of the church. In this critical message, she urgently challenges the church to raise up a new generation of leaders whose hearts are centered on God. Her leadership at Hillsong Church combined with her international work has created a passion for mentoring those who share her heart for God. Zschech speaks with an artist's voice that will reach people who might bypass the more business-oriented books.

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• Philosophie et théologie

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• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 01 août 2011
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441232908
• Langue: English

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The Art of Mentoring
Copyright © 2009, 2011
Extravagant Worship, Inc.
Edited by Karen Kaufman
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Some material in this book appeared previously in The Great Generational Transition , EWI Inc., Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia.
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“As passionate about empowering the next generation as she is about leading hers, Darlene Zschech is possibly the most amazing mentor I know. Who better to learn from than Darlene, who continues to raise up in her wake some of the most influential, inspiring, and imaginative leaders on the face of the planet. She has lived this book so well. Let her lead you and equip you to release others.”
—Louie Giglio The Passion Movement/Passion City Church
“Great leaders like Darlene Zschech pour themselves into others. Packed with valuable, practical insights, this passionate and powerful book calls established and rising leaders to work together, showing how they can combine their unique strengths to leave an even greater legacy for the generations to come.”
—John C. Maxwell Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The John Maxwell Company
“When you get to know Darlene you understand that she loves people. Not just the ‘shiny’ people you would expect to circulate in her world, but the broken, the poor, and the downhearted. I’ve seen her time and time again encourage people who no one else would believe in. Many of these are now well-known names on the worship circuit who started life very differently but she saw potential in them. This book will help us all to understand that the gospel is about people not a brand.”
—Martin Smith Songwriter, former lead singer of Delirious?, and founder of CompassionArt
To
my own children,
Amy, Chloe, and Zoe Jewel,
whose lives inspire me to live with joy and purpose—
their future my greatest motivator,
their “dreams come true” my greatest prayer.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Endorsements
Dedication
Epigraph
Foreword
Introduction: The Why and the What
Value ONE: Time for Growth
Value TWO: Encouragement
Value THREE: 20/20 Dreams and Visions
Value FOUR: Energy
Value FIVE: The Squeeze
Value SIX: Open Doors
Value SEVEN: Excellence
Value EIGHT: Humility
Value NINE: Greater Than Adversity
Value TEN: Failure Is Not Final
Value ELEVEN: Throw Out the Old?
Value TWELVE: People
Value THIRTEEN: Genius
Value FOURTEEN: Hearts of flesh
Finale: A Study of Devotion
Thank You . . .
Notes
About the Author
Other Books by Author
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Back Cover

Foreword

It is always significant when someone fully in touch with the church globally speaks into the present moment.
Darlene Zschech is such a person, and thankfully she is intensely practical.
Darlene is not only an influencer of the global church worship life through her music and gifting, she is also an experienced pastoral leader and a respected voice to today’s youth culture. Further, she is a faithful wife and an effective mother; she and her husband, Mark, have three daughters, one son-in-law, and two grandbabies.
So it is without reserve, in this book you have in your hands there is workable wisdom from a woman who qualifies to be heard by all of us.
My respect for the writer transcends her remarkable personal gifts. It is prompted by the clear-headedness, the Word-centeredness, and Christ-consciousness that she evidences.
Whether you encounter her as a worship leader, hear her as an internationally welcomed speaker, or converse with her as I often have as a friend, you encounter genuine sincerity, spiritual substance, and personal graciousness.
I’ve listed the above six qualities about Darlene not only because they’re true of her but also because they are so necessary to each of us today. They are values that must be relayed and reinforced—traits needful of transmission to a rising generation by mentors and models living them as they help serve and shape the younger ones who are watching and following us.
I think you’ll find “fresh air” within these pages—a breath of insight and inspiration to increase your sensitivities and response to these remarkable times.
Societal change is so rapid that without the balance and weight added by those with discerning perspective, confusion and deception are a constant threat. That’s why I’m thankful for the content here. It will help each of us to perceive and address the moment—adding balance and weight to our own experience, enriching our own potential for investing it in those we are called by God to help rise to their own life-purpose.
Whether you’re a part of the rising generation, or one of those called to welcome and assist it to its potential for making an eternal difference in our world, join me in responding to its message.
Tune in to the times being addressed by this prophetic message at this pivotal moment.
The message is clear: It’s ours to hear.
And to take action—now!
Jack W. Hayford
Founding Pastor, The Church On The Way
Founder-Chancellor, The King’s University
Introduction:
THE WHY AND THE WHAT
A good place to start . . .
Psalm 145:3–7: “God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to his greatness. Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty acts. Your beauty and splendor have everyone talking; I compose songs on your wonders. Your marvelous doings are headline news; I could write a book full of the details of your greatness. The fame of your goodness spreads across the country; your righteousness is on everyone’s lips” ( The Message ).
If these words from David the psalmist sound a bit like the adventure you want to experience and share with the next generation, then keep on reading, my friend!
My story in ministry thus far has been one of the greatest adventures ever. As often happens in life, occasionally it’s been a bumpy course with some very hard times—but the sweetness of Jesus has by far superseded any pain, so I wouldn’t trade a moment of it. And though I could never compose enough songs to include all His wonders, or write a book worthy of His greatness, I do want to share as practically and honestly as I can some of the hurdles encountered in my endeavor to mentor the next generation. As you read this book, I pray that you too will be equipped by God’s grace to walk into future seasons of transitioning leadership with kindness and great strength.
Mark and I and our family have for many years been honored to be part of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia, where leadership is modeled and encouraged, and where corporate mentoring and making a place for the next generation has always been utmost in priority and strategy.
So this is my frame of reference: doing life as a team of leaders whose life passion is to take a journey into the heart of God and to discover the true meaning of worship. I have personally worked hard at developing my own leadership abilities—sitting under great teaching, reading voraciously, listening with both my head and my heart, and observing those I want to emulate.
And this is what I know to be true: If life were merely about our personal sense of fulfillment, then much of this book would be unnecessary—but because you and I are called to follow the great example of Jesus Christ, who came to this earth to live and die for people, and to change us by His grace into a family who can love like He loves, I feel compelled to share what is on my heart. It is my deepest desire to remind leaders everywhere that the kingdom of God is about people and that we are not here to build our own kingdoms but to bring God’s kingdom into the lives of others. A life lived in Christ is a sacrificial life—a life poured out, a life lived to lift the lives of others.
As I’ve chatted with leaders on my travels throughout the globe, I have discovered that the art of mentoring and guiding teams through the maze of transition, both corporately and individually, is not about teaching me ology. It is found in helping others to reach their full potential so the