There are two incidents in my life that woke me up to the power of intentional mentorship: 1/ when my pastor and spiritual father asked me if I had people other people in my life that were challenging me and holding me accountable. I guess, back in those days I was “a closed book” in his own words. 2/ the second time was when my wife out of frustration blotted out “you have no friends, no mentor, no one speaking into your life – how can you like that?” Those two moments really opened me up to the power of intentional mentoring. I realized at that time that  in order for me to grow, I needed to  stay accountable, seeking out mentors and make it one of my highest priorities. That I needed to step-out of my comfort zone and seek that person who God will place on my heart to ask, not being afraid of approaching them. A relationship in which I can find opportunities for God to stretch my mind, heart, and spirit. Over the years I have been …