Mentoring

The purpose of the STEP Mentoring Program is for followers of Jesus to develop a long-term, one-on-one, discipleship relationship with an under-resourced child either from The Homes at Pine Crossing (formerly Eastgate) public housing complex in North Little Rock or in the Stephens Elementary neighborhood in Little Rock.

By committing to spend 1.5 hours one night a week at the STEP gym, our mentors are a bright light in the lives of young people who need a constant, reliable presence. Through this program, mentors simply give their time. It’s a simple concept, but it’s extremely important to these kids. Our mentors “just pray and show up” to love a child.

Growing up can be hard, and young people need reliable adults in their lives to provide guidance and wisdom. Along with program speakers and life skill activities, our mentors share their own knowledge and experiences to help mentees enter adulthood as successfully as possible.

Every fourth week in the mentoring program, mentors and mentees can enjoy an earned “Faithfulness outing,” which is a low-cost activity they can participate in together. This is a time to deepen the relationship away from the STEP facilities with a fun activity. Faithfulness outings can include touring local museums, colleges, libraries, the State Capitol, and more!