Stories of Christians who are passionate about serving and making disciples.
Listen to what God can do through a couple passionate about serving Him AFTER stepping aside from ‘full-time ministry' positions! Now operating out of a 14,400 square foot structure, hundreds are served each week with a hot meal, clothing, haircuts, counseling, and a message from God's Word.
Vicki Proffit (at the age of seventy) is another vivid example of someone saying ‘YES!” to God and being young enough to serve. Addressing the unimaginable horror of children being sex-trafficked right here in the United States, Sarah's Home offers both healing and hope to young women.
Paul serves as the director of Second Half Ministries for the Assemblies of God in Southern California. We love how he has placed intercessory prayer at the forefront of this ministry. He is not overseeing a bunch of programs and sliding in prayer as an afterthought … he rightfully sees prayer as the hidden steel rebar that holds everything together.
Dodey shares a rich devotional, challenging us to consider and steward the “meantime” in our lives. In addition to being actively obedient and making the most of these in-between moments, she underscores that meantimes have both a beginning and end. There is hope in knowing that our darker meantimes, such as the current pandemic, won't last forever.
Women who have lost their spouse need special assurance that they are not falling between the cracks—they are loved by God, not forgotten, an integral part of the body of Christ. But widows are not just needy; they're also needed. Marlene reminds us that these women are often untapped treasure boxes of God's love and mercy.
After seeking for love, belonging and approval in all the wrong places, Anh found herself in prison, serving 25 years to life. Fortunately, her story doesn't end there. Not only was her life transformed, Anh was able to help disciple many other women in prison. Now released, she continues to share the hope and love she has through the redemptive forgiveness of Christ.
Candace reflects on the combined influences of other godly women and the heritage of her own life challenges, equipping her to impact others during life's later decades.
Jolonda is another young voice who understands the value of adults not stopping in using their gifts to serve God in their later years. Our souls will be healthier and well when we come together … with our eyes fixed on Jesus!
After retiring from pastoral ministry several years ago, Gary and Charlotte were challenged by God to sell their home and then zigzagged across America on their own ‘Say Yes' tour, serving many friends, family, and churches along the way.Modeled so well by their parents, Gary and Charlotte have a love for Jesus and a passion to reach across generational lines. They love waking up each morning, asking the Lord to keep them others-centered and allowing the Lord to creatively guide them.Charlotte reminds us that Jesus counts by one. They love seeing how God can use them to help lead people closer to Christ through individual friendships. Three years ago, they said ‘yes' to a Japan missionary, needing them to fill in for a year. Their one-year adventure morphed into three-plus years. As they return home soon, their adventure continues. They have a special heart for retired pastors and want to underscore what God can do with their continued availability.God wants our post-vocational lives to have purpose, all the way until He takes us home!
Assuming the senior adult pastor role in his mid-forties, Dan's life has been enriched through his ‘acquired taste' in serving alongside adults much older. He has learned much from seasoned and patient listeners … who then gain access to speak into the lives of others. Inspired by role models decades ahead, Dan and his wife Shani are special examples of younger leaders who see the intrinsic value of adults in life's second half.And as that second half chapter ends for some under his care, Dan sees more clearly how eternal life with Christ doesn't start with death. It begins much earlier when we invite Christ into our lives. We're already living in eternity!
Ryan Marcella is a Worship Pastor in Modesto, CA, and also a member of our YES! Board. In this podcast episode, Judy and Ryan discuss ageism in the church and the importance of intergenerational worship.
Mike & Lorelei have discovered the joy of doing discipleship in community rather than isolation. They love seeing what God will do synergistically as generations unite around the Word of God. They stress the importance of experiencing life together—not just knowing Scripture—but also observing as apprentices the living out of Christian faith through relationship.
Ward encourages us to view life as theatre. He is currently starring in Act 3, which he sees as the era of listening—listening to the hopes and dreams of those younger, interpreting the future with lessons of the past and present, and inspiring generations following after us to develop their own stories.
Sometimes we hear younger-year stories of redemption and wonder how things worked out in the long run. We love how Jerry and his wife have lived such fruitful lives for Jesus, and live to tell others of His redeeming grace.
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? The Bergstroms spread the message of hope and purpose to Boomers and others transitioning to life beyond career development and, for many, beyond raising a family. Their book and message are pertinent to anyone wanting to align their lives with His calling.
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.
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.
Half Two challenges adults to make life's second half count through making it whole and His.
Bill & Lynette have a deep passion to help people with special needs.
If you live near a university, chances are good that an incredible opportunity to touch nations is just around the corner. We invite you to prayerfully consider becoming involved with International Students Inc., a Christian ministry reaching out to college students and visiting scholars from other countries.
Chuck is passionate about bringing generations together for God's glory.
As co-founder of Royal Family Kids, Wayne has helped touch the lives of thousands of kids with a history of neglect/abuse. The adults serving at these camps have been changed as well.
Carey Gregory, Operation Christmas Child
Ken & Anita Holzhei
Fritz & Cindy share their passion for impacting lives with the love of Jesus through the worldwide ministry of Gleanings for the Hungry.
Christina talks about what can happen when ordinary people say YES! to an extraordinary God.
In her early forties Amy breaks the mold of a seasoned leader in second half adult ministry.
Ward and Georgina express real joy and purpose in serving others in their retirement years.
Don encourages us to see the unlimited potential for serving in our communities.
We need mentors of all ages in our lives, and older adults can certainly help round out the toolbox of younger leaders---serving as models, coaches, consultants, mentors.
Leading corporate worship extends beyond song choice and musical arrangement. Beyond spending time alone with God, Kyle points to another key component: developing healthy relationships with those you are leading.
The Pagetts are living examples of hearts wholeheartedly committed to immersing themselves in the lives of the poorest and most needy.
This dramatic testimony shared by Erica Capri about her husband Joe is inspiring on many levels.
Candi shares how she and her husband have continued to find opportunities to minister both inside and outside their family.
If we're falling short of God's best in engaging the serving potential of our older adults, could it be that we perhaps got off on the wrong foot by asking the wrong questions?
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."
By giving away his work expertise after he retired, Jerry has created a growing platform for more courageously sharing his faith.
ELIC offers creative access to many countries in Asia and other parts of the world through teaching English.
At 84 years young, Sidney, along with his wife Sondra continue to experience joy and satisfaction serving in a variety of places throughout America.
A ministry of compassion helping adults re-discover purpose, drawing them further into Christ-likeness.
'Assuming the stance of a learner' is a key Dick points to as we seek meaningful relationships with those younger.
Charlene shares how God helped her choose forgiveness over bitterness. That choice continues to help her persevere through horrific personal tragedy and to point many others to God's redeeming love.
Judy Wick launches the YES! Young Enough to Serve podcast site by interviewing her parents, Don & Peggy Popineau.
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