Mentoring

Mentoring: Walking Alongside Others

At Mt. Horeb, we believe life change happens through relationships. Mentoring gives us the opportunity to walk alongside others with encouragement, guidance, and Christ-centered support—helping people discover their God-given potential and take meaningful steps toward a healthy, purpose-filled life. Through these ministries, we live out our core value of Better Together, building relationships that reflect the love of Jesus and remind others that they do not have to walk their journey alone. Whether you are investing in a child, encouraging a young person, or walking alongside an adult, your presence can make a lasting difference.

10:10 Bridge | Elementary Afterschool Program

Who we serve: Elementary children who need extra encouragement and support to reach their full potential.
What we do: 10:10 Bridge provides spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and academic support in a safe, caring environment. Children build relationships with mentors while participating in Bible teaching, recreation, academic support, and a hot meal.
When: Tuesdays–Thursdays during the school year, 2:00–5:00 PM
How you can serve: Become a mentor, tutor, driver, meal volunteer, prayer partner, or substitute. High school students can also serve after school or during the summer.
Learn more: Contact Meghan Sanders, Missions Associate, at meghan.sanders@mthorebchurch.org

Heritage Builders | Teens & Young Adults

Who we serve: Teens and young adults, ages 14–21, who are aging out of foster care or would benefit from a caring circle of adults as they transition into adulthood.
What we do: Heritage Builders, a ministry of Lifeline Children’s Services, equips the local church to build meaningful relationships with young people through mentoring, life-skills training, encouragement, and connections to needed resources.
When: One Monday evening each month, September through April, 5:45–8:00 PM
How you can serve: Volunteers are trained and equipped to serve as mentors, advocates, life-readiness trainers, or resource connectors.
Learn more: Contact Jo Walker, Heritage Builders Coordinator, at jo.v.walker84@gmail.com

Connections Lexington Community | Adults

Who we serve: Adults experiencing poverty who desire support as they work toward greater financial, physical, relational, and spiritual well-being.
What we do: Connections Lexington Community provides Christ-centered mentoring through meaningful relationships, encouragement, accountability, practical support, and connections to resources. Weekly gatherings include a shared meal, learning, and opportunities for participants and volunteers to grow together.
When: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
How you can serve: Become a mentor who walks alongside an adult through encouragement, accountability, practical life-skills development, and ongoing support.
Learn more: Contact Sherry Jones, Connections Director, at sherry.jones@mthorebchurch.org. 
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