Longevity Response-Ability is a collection of readings compiled to encourage and motivate you to finish strong regardless of your beginning or where you are now. All of us who have contributed in some small way have done so to encourage you to make adjustments and finish well. The choice is yours!" -Chuck Stecker President Center for InterGenerational Ministry President/Founder A Chosen Generation "Longevity Response-Ability helps put focus on developing an eternal perspective with great insights from those that have a godly worldview." -NelsonMalwitz Founder Chief Innovation Officer, Mission Next "Longevity Response-Ability provides church leadership and second-halfers with help-ful directions for building God's Kingdom." -Chris Holck President Encore Generation, Planter and Pastor "Longevity Response-Ability has to say what Church leaders and second-halfers need to hear." -Brian McCaffrey Chair of the Northeast Forum on Spirituality and Aging, Chaplain Longevity Response-Ability readings are by the New Beginnings longevity response-ability think tank members to create awareness, provide momentum, and attract others to make social change. The first step is to educate theological educational institutions, corporate church bodies, local congregations, nonprofit and private enterprises and governmental legislative bodies about the realty of a new "life stage." The second step is to educate those in the second halfer of life to their choices of making a difference.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever [YOUNG and OLD] believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life," John 3:16 (NIV). 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) declares “...grace is suffient for all your [RELEVANT] needs.”The Essential Ingredients for Second-Half Ministry was written to answer the question as to the missing ingredients for the church to be successful with the new life stage of Elderhood, graduation from the public sector, and the protirement life style.
The 38th Virginia Infantry was organized in May and June of 1861, in the southern Virginia counties of Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Mecklenburg. Seven of the ten Companies were recruited in Pittsylvania, thus it was called the Pittsylvania Regiment. Less than a year prior, census takers unknowingly finished recording for posterity the men who would go to war. An in depth study shows seven Virginia counties and six North Carolina counties bordering the recruitment area of Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Mecklenburg would contribute men to the 38th Virginia. The 38th Virginia Infantry was in the field of battle from Yorktown in April of 1862, to Appomattox on April 9, 1865. The largest losses suffered were at battles of 7 Pines, Malvern Hill, Gettysburg, Chester Station, and the 2nd Battle of Drewry's Bluff. Herein is detail on the orders of battles, the prison camps endured, and the names of parents and wives of the soldiers, with focus on the census of 1860.
The 57th Virginia Infantry was one of five regiments in General Lewis Armistead's Brigade in Pickett's Charge, at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. Prior to being Brigadier General, Armistead commanded the 57th Virginia. About 1,800 men joined the 57th, primarily from Franklin, Pittsylvania, Buckingham, Botetourt, and Albemarle County, but at least 15 bordering counties contributed men. Initial enlistments were from May-July of 1861, with the nucleus coming from 5 companies of Keen's Battalion. This publication gives detail on the battles, from Malvern Hill to Appomattox, and the prison camps many suffered through. The core of the book, however, is a quest for basic genealogical data on the men of the 57th Virginia, with a focus on their parents, wives, and location in 1860.
Basic Ministry for the Second Half of Life and the New Beginnings website promote societal awareness of second-halfers' unique DNA; mobilize more effective ministry to, with, and by second-halfers alongside talented pastors; publicize the need for intentional evangelism to reach second-halfers; encourage intergenerational benevolence and generosity development; and help second-halfers make the most of their 50-plus life. Bob's prayer for seminary and church leaders is that they may use this manual to create momentum to properly equip and train students and laymen about the process and realities of aging. His prayer for second-halfers is that they will discover God's plan of significance for them and will live out their legacy for His glory in a brave new social sector. "Basic Ministry for the Second Half of Life is a refreshing look at the opportunity--and, yes the mandate and guidelines--for second-halfers to have a vigorous productive life and make a difference in the world." --Charles Arn President of Church Growth, Inc. Professor of Outreach and Ministry, Wesley Seminary (Marion, Indiana) Author of Heartbeat! How to Start a New Service, and White Unto Harvest "Bob's godly optimism shines brightly in this practical manual of step-by-step strategies of reaching second-halfers. Each chapter covers important topics, relevant Scripture, practical steps, and evaluation points plus resources galore." --Dr. Dave Gallagher On staff, Green Lake Conference Center Author of Aging Successfully, Healing Takes Time, and Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century "Bob Chism's work is a multifaceted manual detailing where we are at in ministry to adults, how we got there, where we are going and he provides tools that can be applied in reaching, winning and working with second-halfers everywhere." --John Heide US Missionary to the Second Half Generations Author of Finishing Life Strong!
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