Start With Better Questions: Wes Wick
If we're falling short of God's best in engaging the serving potential of our older adults, could it be that we got off on the wrong foot by asking the wrong questions?
Included in this podcast are a couple seemingly innocent questions that often lead to churches squelching and squandering the serving potential of adults in their later years.
Lethal Questions
"In whom should our church invest, young people or older adults?"
"I've been asked to lead activities for the 50+ age group at my church. 'What do seniors like to do?'"
Better Questions Flowing from a Biblical Base
Since starting YES! just over seven years ago, Wes & Judy have discovered through Scripture some better questions that lead to healthier churches:
How can we get the whole body solidly behind each generation?
How can we equip each generation to value and serve the whole body, not just their own generation?
With the gift of better health and longevity, what is God calling us to do, individually and collectively, in these later years of life?
How can we best use our remaining time, energy, resources, talent, wisdom, and life experience to make disciples?
Serve Now . . . Procrastinate Later: Lars Dunberg
After 'retiring' at age 68, Lars pushed aside naysayers who implied that his future was behind him. The prophetic words of Joel help re-fire him: "Your old men will dream dreams."
After 'retiring' at age 68, Lars pushed naysayers aside who implied that his future was behind him. The prophetic words of Joel helped re-fire him: "Your old men will dream dreams."
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In his dreams Lars saw so many needs and wonderful opportunities for people of all ages to serve. He and his intergenerational team have taken quick and decisive action to fulfill those dreams---rallying support to help churches in Ukraine, Uganda, Burma, India and Nepal.
What an inspiration to see Lars serving so vigorously in his later years! Knowing that his time is short, he allows his God-birthed enthusiasm and sense of urgency to spill over to others.
Give Away Your Work Expertise: Jerry & LouAnn Tuttle
By giving away his work expertise after he retired, Jerry has created a growing platform for more courageously sharing his faith.
Reducing poverty among persecuted Christian believers, Harvest Field Corners implements micro-enterprise strategies embedded with Biblical stewardship training.
By giving away his work expertise after he retired, Jerry has created a growing platform for more courageously sharing his faith. Through strategic micro loans and training, they have helped put over 600 persecuted Christians in business. He acknowledges that we may be tempted to hold back a bit in retirement because of limited resources, but He has seen over and over again how God takes care of us as we give to build His kingdom.