Royally Involved: John & Sherry Coates
In his first year of retirement God slapped John on the side of the head with this revelation: "I did not bless you with an early retirement just so you could sit on your duff and stare at your feet." A few days later John and Sherry received an invitation to serve as hospitality hosts at national Royal Family Kids training events, a role in which they've served faithfully and joyfully for over a decade.
We invite you to meet long-time friends, John and Sherry Coates. This podcast focuses on a couple of their primary passions: Reaching foster kids through the weeklong camp ministry of Royal Family Kids, and living out lives before their adult children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that reflect their paramount love for Christ.
In his first year of retirement God slapped John on the side of the head with this revelation: "I did not bless you with an early retirement just so you could sit on your duff and stare at your feet." A few days later John and Sherry received an invitation to serve as hospitality hosts at national Royal Family Kids training events, a role in which they've served faithfully and joyfully for over a decade.
One for the Road: Dick and Elnora Dresselhaus
Dick and Elnora Dresselhaus see the need for stronger blending and bridging of the generations. They yearn for more older adults to join them in saying to younger generations, “Don’t leave us. And don’t let us leave you.” Similar to racial segregation, they recognize that generational segregation can also have tragic consequences.
Pastor Dick and Elnora Dresselhaus have a rich history of building healthy churches that value all generations and the interaction between them.
Looking back to when they were "kids" in their twenties, they became lead pastors of a large church in Minnesota for seven years. This was followed by an extended tenure of pastoring in San Diego. More recently they've had ongoing vital ministry in multiple churches.
This Dresselhaus duo continues to have an inspiring influence in the kingdom. Through their decades of respected ministry, they’ve benefitted from seeing older adults as allies—not adversaries—and they love highlighting the tremendous role seniors or second half adults can still have in the Body of Christ.
They, too, see the need for stronger blending and bridging of the generations. They yearn for more older adults to join them in saying to younger generations, “Don’t leave us. And don’t let us leave you.” Similar to racial segregation, they recognize that generational segregation can also have tragic consequences.
We encourage you to sign up for their free, daily 'One for the Road' email devotional, streamlined words of inspiration and wisdom to ponder for the day ahead.
Other resources referenced in this podcast include:
· Sticky Faith by Kara Powell and Chap Clark, and
· a kind and unexpected endorsement of Half Two by Wes Wick.
HALF TWO: The Quest for a God-Honoring Encore: Wes Wick
In this interview, Wes shares some of the inspiration leading to the writing of Half Two: The Quest for a God-Honoring Encore. God is not wanting us to fade into the sunset. He wants us to steward our life experiences and other significant God-given resources to continue spreading His love to others.
The recent release of Half Two: The Quest for a God-Honoring Encore has led to expanded YES! impact opportunities. We are encouraged by the positive comments from many who have taken time to read the book.
In this interview, Wes shares some of the inspiration leading to the writing of this book. God is not wanting us to fade into the sunset. He wants us to steward our life experiences and other significant God-given resources to continue spreading His love to others.