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.

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.

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.

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.

People with special needs are not on the radar of most pastors. They represent an unreached people group right here in the United States. Bill & Lynette Mathews are now embarking on an ambitious, unexpected adventure: Establishing a new ministry, Safe Harbor Homes and Services---Christ-centered homes for 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.

We must go beyond simply acknowledging the existence of younger people. We must engage with them, invest in them and help them thrive.

Royal Family KIDS has been impacting kids in the foster care system since 1990 through annual one-week camps scattered across our nation and internationally as well. Hear directly the continuing passion from the co-founder, Wayne Tesch, planting seeds of hope and healing in the lives of children and in the adults who serve them.

Operation Christmas Child focuses on evangelism, discipleship and multiplication. The gift boxes are a "tangible expression of God's love through a gift that points them to the Greatest Gift - which is Jesus."

"Feeling awkward is normal!"---one good lesson of many Linda learned through cross-cultural ministry. Feeling awkward? So what! It's normal. Accept it and move on! :)

Look at what that initial obedient 'YES' can lead to!

Ken & Anita encourage you to take that first step. Don't concentrate on what you can't do but on what you can do.

Fritz & Cindy have seen firsthand the life-changing impact of the body of Christ coming together to make a difference in the lives of others. God shows up in powerful, meaningful ways when we hunger for His righteousness and respond tangibly to the needs of the hungry.

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.