A church planter moves cross-country to establish a new congregation, leaving behind the mentor who has guided him for three years. A college student heads to graduate school in another state, uncertain how to maintain the spiritual mother-daughter relationship that has anchored her faith. An international student preparing to return home wrestles with losing the discipleship connection that has been central to his spiritual growth.
These scenarios reflect a common challenge in Christian discipleship: What happens when life circumstances force geographical separation between mentor and mentee?
In our increasingly mobile world, believers regularly face transitions that disrupt established discipleship relationships—whether through ministry assignments, educational pursuits, career moves, or returning to a home country.
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