Mentoring Program Policies & Expectations
Our Purpose
LIFT Women's Mentoring exists to connect women through biblical encouragement, discipleship, friendship, and mutual support.
Mentor Role
Mentors serve as volunteers who:
Offer biblical encouragement
Share personal experiences and life lessons
Provide accountability and support
Pray for and encourage mentees
Mentors are not expected to provide professional counseling, crisis intervention, medical advice, legal advice, or financial advice.
Mentee Responsibility
Mentees are encouraged to:
Participate actively
Communicate respectfully
Take responsibility for personal decisions
Seek professional help when appropriate
Maintain realistic expectations regarding mentoring outcomes
Safety & Boundaries
Participants should maintain appropriate personal boundaries and use wisdom in all interactions.
LIFT encourages meetings in public locations, churches, or other mutually agreed-upon safe environments whenever possible.
Crisis Situations
LIFT Women's Mentoring is not equipped to provide crisis intervention services.
Participants experiencing:
Mental health emergencies
Suicidal thoughts
Domestic violence
Abuse situations
Medical emergencies
should immediately contact emergency services, a licensed professional, or an appropriate crisis resource.
Matching Disclaimer
While we prayerfully seek compatible mentor-mentee matches, we cannot guarantee compatibility, outcomes, or relationship success.
Christian Perspective
LIFT Women's Mentoring is founded upon biblical principles and Christian values. Mentoring conversations may include discussion of faith, Scripture, prayer, and spiritual growth.
Reporting Concerns
Participants are encouraged to contact ministry leadership if concerns arise regarding safety, conduct, boundaries, or ministry participation.
Acknowledgment
By participating in LIFT Women's Mentoring, participants acknowledge that they have read and agree to these policies and understand the volunteer, community-based nature of the program.