Spiritual Fatherhood And Mentorship Part 1 & 2 by APOSTLE JOTHAM BOBAI
Spiritual fathering is a relationship between an older or more seasoned pastor and a younger man who desires to be in ministry, in which the pastor pours his life into his “adopted” spiritual son. In the same way a natural father shapes, serves, and shepherds his own son so as to reproduce himself in him through the depth of relationship, a spiritual father seeks to reproduce himself through developing that kind of relationship with the young men in his church who are called into ministry. The apostle Paul’s relationship with Timothy provides a great example for us. Paul’s relationship with Timothy was one of filial affection. He never referred to Timothy as his intern or pastoral resident (indulge the anachronisms for emphasis sake), but repeatedly called him his son. Click on the links to listen to this ser…
