Discipleship covers both mentorship and coaching. It describes the relationship that exists between a coach and the one being coached and also that of mentor and his mentee. Mentoring and coaching present rare privileges and should be handled carefully as the future of many are influenced thereby. 1 Corinthians 11:1 says Christ must be the model for all Christian coaches and mentors. What you say or do will have a great impact on and can even shape the character of those within your sphere of influence. If you would disciple anyone, you must first ensure your values are godly, clear and well set. As a father, you are both a mentor and coach to your wife and children. What you do would impact their character greatly. This also includes your subordinates in the office.
You must be honest in the assessment of your followers; tell them where they have gone wrong and praise them when they get things right. You owe them the truth always. Jesus is the ultimate teacher; one thing you would notice about Him is that He never hid the truth from His disciples. Jesus never hid anything from His disciples; they knew when He was fasting and when He was praying. He constantly pushed them to become like Him and even greater. If you have a follower that has remained on the same level since he/she met you, you are failing as a coach and mentor.
