to consider your own children. The next step is to begin or to continue conversations with this person with the intention of spending more time together. On the other side of the equation, what steps can you take to be a better mentoree of a discipler? Ask yourself, “What aspects of this person’s life attract me?” The next step is to begin or continue conversations with this person with the intention of spending more time together. References: Adsit, C. (1996). Personal Disciple-Making: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leading a Christian from New Birth to Maturity. Orlando, FL: Campus Crusade for Christ. Barna, G. (2001). Growing True Disciples: New Strategies for Producing Genuine Followers of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press. Bennett, R. (2001). International Disciplemaking: Cultivating Spiritual Maturity in the Local Church. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. Bennett, R., & J. Purvis (2003). The Adventure of Discipling Others: Training in the Art of Disciplemaking. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. Hendricks, H. G., and W. Hendricks (1995). As Iron Sharpens Iron: Building Character in a Mentoring Relationship. Chicago, IL: Moody Press. Maxwell, J. C. (2008). Mentoring 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know. New York, NY: T. Nelson. Stanley, P. D., and J. R. Clinton (1993). Connecting: The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life. Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress. Stanley, P. D., and J. R. Clinton (1991). The Mentor Handbook. Altadena, CA: Barnabas Publishers. Zachary, L. J. (2000). The Mentor’s Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships. San Francisco, CA: JosseyBass Publishers. Praise God for using disciplers to impact our lives! Praise God for Christian parents and Christian teachers who serve as disciplers every day! Who are the disciplers in your life? Please email me at principal@pellachristian.net if you would like to share how disciplers have impacted your life. Dr. David De Jong is the preschool through eighth grade principal at Pella Christian Grade School in Pella, Iowa. He recently earned an EdD in educational leadership from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. 32 Christian Home & School | www.csionline.org