Regi Campbell

NCLA Review -The author is a Christian and a successful businessman who developed a map to assist him in intentionally taking his faith to work. Campbell developed the map with five categories (Apathetic, Beginning to Search, Confessing, Developing, and Excelling) to include everyone who is under his sphere of influence at work. Then he uses the map to attempt to move those in the first four toward the fifth, one step at a time. He explains in detail how he decides where each person fits and gives examples from his life about his successes and how he attained them. He also answers questions about the major objections to accepting his plan. In the final chapter, Campbell says that he came to realize that the map is not just for the workplace, but should include everyone he cared about personally, so while the book was written for the workplace, the design could be used by anyone. The last sixty pages are a study guide to be used by a group or an individual. Also, a website is provided for a free leader’s guide with answers to the questions in the study guide. Rating: 4 —AMB… (plus d'informations)

NCLA Review - Although mentoring is often thought of as a one-on-one relationship, Regi Campbell notes that Jesus mentored his twelve disciples as a group. Using Jesus’ interactions with them as his model, Campbell prayerfully chooses eight men each year to “do life together” as he points them “toward the Christ-led life.” He requires a strong commitment to the group, honest self-examination, reading challenging books, and written assignments. In an atmosphere of camaraderie and support, the men discuss values and choices. Observing how Campbell deals with life, and practicing such spiritual disciplines as prayer and memorizing scripture, they develop maturity and go on to become mentors themselves. Campbell’s intentionality permeates the process and pays off in godly men. He is confident yet humble, with a caring heart and a worthy goal. It’s easy to see why younger men are drawn to his rigorous mentoring. Do expose your congregation to this book! It’s a well-thought-out alternative for a Christian culture that is more inclined to avoid the cost of commitment—and miss the joy—of true discipleship. Rating: 4—DKW… (plus d'informations)