Mentoring Archives - City Gospel Mission

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Brittany and Jayda: Sowing seeds and bearing fruit

My name is Brittany. Back in 2015–2016, as a new believer, I volunteered with Whiz Kids. Saying Yes A friend from church asked if I’d be willing to tutor a child who needed help with reading. I agreed, not really knowing what to expect. That’s when I met my Whiz Kid, a new…

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New president: God remains in charge

I am incredibly excited, enthusiastic, and humbled to become President of City Gospel Mission and to lead such a venerable organization. I express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Roger Howell, who has led City Gospel Mission for the past 30 years. During Roger’s tenure, City Gospel Mission has experienced significant growth and expansion of…

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Cortaize: A head in the clouds and also in a book

10-year-old Cortaize wants to fly to the NBA right now. His Whiz Kids tutor, Mark, is trying to keep him grounded for now. This is representative of Mark’s challenge overall. “Like all 10-year-olds, he’s full of energy,” Mark says. “He can get wound up. I need to try to keep him focused on school,…

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Real kids. Real growth. Real hope.

Longer days and more time outside. It’s that time of year when we gather together with our partners and supporters for our annual spring fundraiser to create real life-change in the lives of Greater Cincinnati’s youth. After two years of hosting our Investing in Youth Banquet online, we can’t wait to regroup in person.…

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Mentoring: A time for reflection

The act of reflection is valuable as a tool to learn about the ways that we have succeeded and to discover areas in which we desire to improve. It is significant to note that certain questions must be asked: “What are the mountains that you have climbed this year? Have your valleys been times…

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A resolution for the new year that matters

As you take the time to reflect on life’s richest blessings for this New Year, what are some things that you would change? While it is easy to focus on the things that we don’t have, what about the missed opportunities for service? There is a young person counting on someone out there to…

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You can be a compass for youth

It has been said that the world can be “a playground with no adult supervision.” Have you ever been in danger and didn’t know it at the time? How important is emotional security and safety, especially for youth? A child is often unaware of the pitfalls, temptations, and lurking evils of this age. The…

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Mentoring: Making it personal

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill At the end of your life, what do you want your legacy to be? Will you be known for your style of dress, your work ethic, or how you spent your time? Perhaps these…

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Mentoring during Covid-19: Here we go again

Whether you have had a mentoring relationship with a youth for many years or are just now considering beginning a mentor, the question of how to proceed safely amid the pandemic uncertainty is still a huge consideration. The summer provided a short break as the number of cases was down, and we were able…

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Mentoring for Christ’s sake: Is God Calling Me?

There is no shortage of mentoring groups that highlight positive living and civic role models for young people. We see those mentors who tutor and hold career-building sessions and workshops. Community organizations can even instill a sense of empathy and kindness in youth through service projects and worldly incentives. While these all encourage character-building…