Pastor moves heaven and earth
Bivocational status turns into a plus at retirement
When I was ordained to the ministry in 1962, I looked ahead and saw I would turn 65 in the next century. I thought that neither I nor the world might last that long,” recalls Bob Hartzler of Wayland, Iowa. “So, I didn’t think much about retirement.”

Crossing chasm from ministry to retirement
It can be deep and wide without planning; ethical issues appear
The chasm can be deep and wide without planning – and ethical issues often appear – but new “re-service” possibilities await pastors.

Turning 65: It’s a piece of cake?
Pastors expect change, not retirement
Ask pastors what they plan to do after retirement and you may get a chuckle. But after the chortles ended, the vast majority of pastors interviewed by “Teleios” on this topic said they don’t expect to retire at 65.

Resource reserve
Ready for the second half of life? Get “refired” with thoughts and ideas to prepare your mind, body, soul – and checkbook.

What’s new at MMA

• New Advent calendar available
  What makes for better stewardship than honoring the birth of Jesus, God’s greatest gift? This Advent calendar, adorned with children’s drawings, helps your congregation or family celebrate.

• Health ministry conversations
  A new blog, Healthy Bodies, Grateful Hearts, offers information and resources for promoting wellness within your congregation.

• Online community for youth and young adults
  A new Generation Y Web site is a safe place to ask questions, build community, and discuss issues – in particular those on Christian stewardship of money, talents, health, time, and relationships.

Do you lament losing the print version?
You can still get it!
Before Teleios was launched in 2004, we met with groups of pastors about what they might want and need from MMA that we could deliver in a newsletter format. Their feedback about delivery was loud and clear – Please publish the newsletter via e-mail. They did not want anymore paper to sort through – they had enough!