Retired…or ReFIREd for Ministry

Written by Sharolyn Sander, Spring/Summer 2012. Have you noticed that fewer people are using the word “retired” to describe themselves as they exit full-time work?... more

Tags: Connected, EncourAGEnet, Older Adults, Passion, Prayer, Sharolyn Sander, Silence, Solitude, Volunteer

EncourAGEnet: Remembering the Past: Reflections on Differences Experienced in Lutheran and Public Schools

By Bertie Oyler. Lutheran educators have a long history of adapting teaching to the various needs of kids. "The reality was that there were several grade abilities in every grade. The students are not all at the same grade level." Bertie's stories of Lutheran and public education are good for retired, experienced, or new teachers alike. And that kind of care goes on today. Editor's note: Lutheran schools were once known as parochial schools. more

Tags: Bertie Oyler, EncourAGEnet, Lutheran Schools, Public Schools

Facing Death

Written by Charles Laabs, Fall 2013. "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Click Here to Read:  Facing Death

Tags: Beginnings, Charles Laabs, Death, EncourAGEnet, Older Adults, Peace

Here I Am, Lord – Surprise Me!

Written by Tom Giordano, Winter 2021. Our God has a list of His own for His post-retirement servants. It is His nature to have a “hidden from us” agenda for our future.... more

Tags: Agenda, EncourAGEnet, Post-retirement, Surprise, Tom Giordano

Relational Ministry – A Ministry of Presence

Written by Lois Giordano, Summer 2014. The best ministries are relational and happen one to one, face to face, and heart to heart. Click Here to Read:  Relational... more

Tags: Availability, Empathy, EncourAGEnet, Lois Giordano, Older Adults, Presence, Relational Ministry, Sensitivity

Celebrating God’s Gift of Aging!

Written by Sharolyn Sander, Winter 2014. As we reach out in love and continue to serve, we can also bring others to a better understanding of who God is and what He has... more

Tags: Aging, EncourAGEnet, Health, Nutrition, Older Adults, Sharolyn Sander, Trends

Retired – Almost Ready to Retire

Written by Dick Blatt, Spring 2015. Dick Blatt offers some great advice on how to reposition yourself in retirement. Are you taking advantage of any of these ideas... more

Tags: Dick Blatt, EncourAGEnet, Exercise, Hobbies, Reposition, Retirement, Travel, Volunteer

Who is Your Timothy, Who is your Paul

Written by Michael Uden, Fall 2014. Cross-Generational Mentoring for Lutheran Schools: A SMART Investment: Seasoned mentors can provide an invaluable service to Lutheran... more

Tags: Cross-Generational, EncourAGEnet, Mentoring, Michael Uden, MTM Projects, SMART Investments, Social Media, Spiritual Maturity, Technology

Christian Retirement and the Bible

Written by Roger Walker, Fall 2015. Did you know that the Bible never encourages Christians to retire from serving God? Read this article as you explore all of your... more

Tags: EncourAGEnet, Mandatory Retirement, Numbers 8:23-26, Older Adults, Retirement, Roger Walker, Service