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These resources have been developed over almost fifty years of working with young people, parents, teachers, mentors and schools.
They are offered freely in the hope that they will encourage stronger relationships and brighter futures.
Choose a resource below and download it instantly. No registration. No email address required.
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One Relationship Can Change a Life
A Free Guide to Building Life-Changing Relationships
What if one encouraging relationship could change the direction of a person’s life?
Most of us can remember someone who believed in us when we needed it most—a teacher, coach, parent, friend, manager, neighbour, or mentor. Often, they had no idea how much their encouragement would shape our future.
This practical, research-informed booklet explores the simple but powerful principles that help ordinary people build extraordinary relationships.
Built around the Mentoring Matters Framework, it introduces three foundations that underpin every life-changing mentoring relationship:
🤝 Connection – Building trust by being present, listening deeply, creating safety, and showing genuine curiosity.
⭐ Character – Influencing others through integrity, consistency, calmness, and empathy.
🌱 Calling – Helping people discover their strengths, take ownership, and live with hope and purpose.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, youth leader, manager, volunteer mentor, grandparent, or simply someone who wants to make a positive difference, this book will encourage you to become more intentional in the way you invest in others.
Inside you’ll find:
✔ The Mentoring Matters Framework
✔ 12 practical mentoring principles
✔ Real-life mentoring moments
✔ Conversation examples
✔ Reflection questions and practical actions
✔ Simple brain-smart strategies that work across all ages
My hope is that this resource will encourage you to see mentoring not as a formal programme, but as a way of living—because every conversation has the potential to become a life-changing moment.
Download your free copy below and discover how one relationship really can change a life.
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Please feel free to download and share this resource with friends, colleagues, schools, churches, sports clubs, and community organisations. Together we can create more encouraging relationships that change lives.
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Mentoring Matters: 30 Principles for Steady Adults
Who Shape Strong Futures
A practical guide with 30 mentoring principles to help parents, teachers, mentors, coaches and youth leaders build meaningful relationships that encourage growth and hope.
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- Practical mentoring principles
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- Encouragement for anyone working with young people.
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A Mentor’s Dream
A two-page reflection on the heart of mentoring and the difference one caring person can make.
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The Barnabas Prayer
If you want to know the story behind this prayer, click here
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On the Wings of Hope
An inspirational Scripture poster based on Isaiah 40:29–31
Why this passage matters to me
Isaiah 40:29–31 has been one of the foundation stones of my faith for many years. Through seasons of illness, loss, leadership and change, these words have reminded me that God doesn’t promise a life without weariness—He promises strength for the journey.
It is my prayer that this poster will encourage you as it has encouraged me.
Ideal for
✓ Home study
✓ Office wall
✓ Church noticeboard
✓ School staffroom
✓ Personal encouragement
✓ Sharing with family and friends
Download this free inspirational poster
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The 12 Practices of Effective Mentoring
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Because Every Life Matters.
