Even Before Publishing,
2012
Reviewed by Wendy Scott.
SOUL Friend is part personal journal and part explanation of the role of a spiritual mentor.
Jo-Anne Berthelsen describes in detail the relationship formed with mentor Joy Crawford.
When Berthelsen was studying for the ministry, it was a requirement of the college that she had a spiritual mentor to guide her and support her during the challenging study and career change involved in preparing for a Christian ministry.
The purpose of a mentor is well described as part of the journey, showing real-life situations and how the marvellous mentor, with gentleness, directed her to reassess her thinking.
Joy shows such kindness and compassion during the process; she is the ideal, respected and respectful mentor.
Journeying together is a lovely description of what happened as the relationship deepened and the lives of both of the mentoring team went through various trials and tribulations.