Consideration of Situational and Behavioral Leadership Aspects in Enhancing Youth Mentoring

Abstract

Successful youth mentoring is a desired ethical social development in a given society. Youth in the modern times seem to manifest a need for a circumstantial mentor whose behavior and engagement create an understanding and conducive working relationship. In this regard, the mentor’s ability and competence to integrate into different emerging youth trends and decisively make informed actions and behaviors to effectively impact youth development depend on relevant situational and trait leadership approaches. A religious organization is obligated to ensure an effective youth nurture by facilitating practical expression of spirituality, relationships, a formalized youth mentorship structure—a situation that can be utilized by youth mentors. The paper aims to enhance Christian youth mentoring through the implementation of situational and behavioral theories and principles. Further, an avenue to explore more leadership theories in youth development is provided.