The baker’s dozen characteristics of an effective mentor.

1. Mature member of a good church
2. Accountable and understands authority responsibility
3. Family in order
4. Available and committed
5. Willing to learn and attend training
6. Willing to take spiritual and emotional risks
7. An awareness of physical risks inside and outside the unit
8. An ability to confront in love
9. Understands that both mentor and mentee will grow
10. Be willing to cooperate with parole
11. Has a knowledge of prayer and spiritual warfare
12. Personal finances are in order to guide mentee with his finances
13. Willing to recruit potential new mentors

A mentor can expect a mentee to assist them in overcoming personal problems in their life.