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In this session, we explore how to embrace your purpose in serving older adults by leveraging your time, experience, and resources for significant Kingdom impact. We address common obstacles such as ageism and the misconception of retirement, encouraging you to connect with God to find your place to serve. Learn how your passions and past experiences can guide you to meaningful ministry opportunities. With startling statistics on older adults and their openness to the Gospel, we provide steps for sharing Christ and building connections in their lives.
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Session Two: Your Purpose Reaching Out and Making a Difference
What You Have To Give Time + Experience + Resources = Significant Kingdom Impact
Obstacles to Serving • The Lie of Retirement • Ageism • Not Knowing Where
Finding Your Place to Serve • Be connected to God so that He can lead you.
Finding Your Place to Serve • Serve in an area where you have always had an interest.
Finding Your Place to Serve • Tap into what your passion is. • Passion is the God-given desire that compels us to make a difference in a particular ministry.
Finding Your Place to Serve • Consider how you might use your past experiences.
Why Evangelize Older Adults? • Not all older adults are Christians. • The startling statistics
Why Evangelize Older Adults? • Not all older adults are Christians. • The startling statistics • The words in the Bible
Are Older Adults Really Open to the Gospel? They Are: • Experiencing many lifechanges. • Desiring meaningfulrelationships. • Seeking a lifepurpose.
Steps For Sharing Christ • Identify those people God has put in your life. • Learn more about the person. • Pray for the person. • Identify and respond to a need. • Involve other Christ-followers.