Kate McKnight shares her vision behind the mentor program. Years ago, when I first became involved with Portraits of Hope, one thought kept returning to my heart: these ladies need a friend on the other side of the program to encourage them. That conviction led me to begin conversations with Marne and Beverly about creating a friendship and mentor program. What started as a simple idea has grown into a beautiful picture of what Christ-centered community can look like. This program has become a friendship club grounded in mentor relationships that reflects God’s design for community and spiritual growth, something that has been deeply personal in my own faith journey as well. Walking through life with a community of believers has shown me that faith was never meant to be lived alone. Through friendships and mentorship, I have experienced encouragement and accountability in both joyful seasons and difficult ones. Hebrews 10:24–25 calls us to “consider how we may spur one…