Intentional Mentoring & Discipleship So, here are three reasons why intentionally discipling, mentoring and coaching new converts and emerging leaders is so important to me. And why I would invite you to consider how you can do the same. 1. Brad Harper - His Ministry Example to Me It was 1986 or 1987. I was 24/25 years old and 3-years old in the Lord. As a first generation adult convert, I was passionate about the gospel, the freedom of grace and the Spirit's presence. I was excited to talk to others about the gospel without guilt or fear and enjoyed the authentic community I found at and Evangelical Free Church recently planted in St. Louis. I was eager to grow so I was an engaged listener of sermons and learning how to lead Bible discussions. But as great as all that was, Brad Harper was the game changer in my life. Brad invited me to join him for breakfast to discuss a ministry he wanted to start to reach out to young single adults in the area. That breakfa