Resources

Recent Webinars

Storytelling and story-listening are sacred practices. They help us recognize God’s presence, remember who we are, honor one another, and strengthen community. In this webinar, participants will reflect on their own stories, practice the art of listening, and discover how sharing and receiving stories can deepen faith, connection, and belonging.

End-of-life care and aging in place are profound personal experiences that require sensitivity, respect, and unwavering support. By prioritizing dignity, comfort, and autonomy, we strive to create a framework in which individuals can navigate life’s final chapter with grace and fulfillment.

Small Group Study

Caregiving for Aging Parents and Family Members

This four-session study is designed to encourage and educate caregivers of all ages or prepare those anticipating caregiving in the future. Topics explored include overview and elements of caregiving, care for the caregiving, and caregiving as a transforming experience.

Small Group Study

Grandparenting

This study is the third in a series with topics to assist boomers and beyond grow as missional disciples and engage in purposeful living all the days of their lives.

The purpose is to encourage, inspire, inform, and nurture individuals in the purpose and practices of grandparenting, whether engaged with biological or adoptive grandchildren.

Ser Abuelos

Este estudio es el tercero de una serie con temas para ayudar a las personas mayores de 55 años a crecer como discípulos misionales y participar en una vida con propósito todos los días de sus vidas.

El objetivo es alentar, inspirar, informar y nutrir a las personas en el propósito y las prácticas de los abuelos, ya sea que que tengan nietos biológicos o adoptivos o sean “una gran influencia” en su familia biológica o fuera de ella.

Webinar Series

On the Road Again

Crescendo is “On the Road Again!” This virtual gathering focused on helping the 60+ age group (boomers and beyond) re-tool, re-imagine, and re-focus after the pandemic season. Crescendo ministry, like beautifully orchestrated music, is a process, not a program. It is designed to release the missional potential of 60+ adults to build God’s Kingdom. Topics include naming and processing losses, investing in younger generations, and building connections through legacy stories.

Six-Week Series

Adding Zest to Life

How are we staying fresh and green all the days of our lives? This six-week series will focus on a framework for Crescendo living called SPICES. It is intended to inspire boomers and beyond to hear what God is saying about their value in His plan, the importance of continued growth, and the significance of passing on the faith to future generations and serving the Lord in their communities.

Small Group Study

Mentoring

The Crescendo: Mentoring Small Group Study begins with an overview of mentoring and an explanation of the difference between mentoring and coaching. Throughout the study’s five sessions, you will explore mentoring relationships in the Bible, including Jesus as the ultimate mentor. The closing session provides mentoring guidelines and tips.

Small Group Study

An Ascent to Vital Living

This study takes a deeper look at the SPICES framework presented in Crescendo. SPICES is an acronym that describes the framework for planning that can be used as we envision ministries by, with, and for persons in their pre-retirement and retirement years. The elements of SPICES are Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Community, Emotional, and Service.