Gift of Mentoring (Ephesians 4:11)

This gift is the ability to instruct, guide, and care for a local expression of the Body of Christ, such that the members are prepared to reach out in ministry to others, both inside and outside the Body.

This gift is a combination of Shepherding and Teaching. (Ephesians 4:11)
The primary responsibility of this gift is preparing the members of the Body for ministry. (Ephesians 4:12) Only as others use their gift is the Body built up. (Ephesians 4:12,13)
The offices of Apostles, Prophets, and Evangelists also include preparing others for works of ministry.
The teaching should correct, rebuke, encourage, and contain careful instruction, and considerable effort and time will be spent accordingly.
This gift should not neglect evangelism. (II Timothy 4:5)
This position may be supported financially to facilitate preaching and teaching. (I Timothy 5:17-18)
Biblical Examples include I & II Timothy — Timothy

Possible Characteristics of this Gift:

Your prayers are for your leadership of the flock with which you have been entrusted.
People look to you for leadership.
You are a disciplined person.
You often feel internal tension between the task at hand and the people problems which impede progress.
You are goal-oriented, but people focused.
You are successful at preparing and motivating others to become involved in using their gifts in ministry.
You train leaders well.
You articulate your thoughts well.
Your desire is to please God first, people second.
You are an example of a godly lifestyle.
You are able to offer decisive leadership to the Body you are shepherding.
You are frustrated when you do not see others growing into maturity or using their gifts for the building of the Body.
You are concerned that all the needs of the Body are met, though not necessarily by yourself.