When Ordinary People Say "YES!" to an Extraordinary God: Christina Lang
Christina's message to older adults: Don't assume younger generations don't need you! And she challenges her peers: Get involved in a mentoring relationship with someone you respect who is older.
Photo by Julie Griffin Photography
At the age of 37, Christina, mother of six, acknowledges that her relationships with older Christian women have been her lifeblood. From her early days she was blessed by a godly grandmother who treated her "like a young adult on the verge of greatness."
Her message to older adults: Don't assume younger generations don't need you! And she challenges her peers: Get involved in a mentoring relationship with someone you respect who is older.
One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
Psalm 145:4 (NIV)
After listening to the podcast, please visit Christina's website and blog.
Breaking Through Stereotypes: Amy Hanson
Now in her early forties, Amy breaks the mold of a seasoned leader in second half adult ministry. And she challenges us to move beyond preconceived notions of what senior adult ministry used to be.
Dr. Amy Hanson exuberates with fresh vision for a "new normal"---believing we can all dream of more for life's second half. With time, experience and resources converging, these really can be the best, most impactful years of our lives!
We love Amy's passion and her own personal story of how God called her at a very young age to begin working with adults many decades older than her.
She challenges leaders to think differently about this groundswell of so many adults living longer---moving from low expectations and negative stereotypes to seeing them as great allies with thousands of rich stories to tell.
Please be sure to visit Amy's website after listening to the podcast.
Uninterrupted Joy of Serving in Retirement: Ward Hastings and Georgina Wong
Ward and Georgina express real joy and purpose in serving others in their retirement years.
For those who have been connected to YES! Young Enough to Serve for a while, you have no doubt heard the names of Ward Hastings and Georgina Wong. They are two of our local YES! heroes who exemplify the joy of serving full-throttle in their retirement years.
For Ward and Georgina, serving in 'retirement' is a natural continuation of their pre-retirement years. They never got the memo telling them that their best serving ended with their careers. They serve God through serving others.
Because of their contagious servant hearts they are blessed with friends of all ages, experiencing countless opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of others.