Why Senior Adults Are the Church’s Hidden Treasure

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What if one of the Church’s greatest resources is a generation we too often overlook? In this episode of Code Red, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Joanne Hickox, founder of Seniors on a Mission, to talk about the incredible purpose, wisdom, and ministry potential of senior adults. For nearly three decades, Joanne has helped older adults find meaningful opportunities to serve their communities through local mission projects. Along the way, she has seen how purpose, fellowship, and service can transform the lives of seniors facing isolation, loneliness, and major life transitions. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • Why senior adults may have more to offer the Church than we realize • The challenges of isolation, loneliness, and depression among older adults • How serving others can restore a sense of purpose after retirement or major life changes • What younger generations can learn from those who have walked with God for decades • Joanne’s story of following God’s call and the heart behind her book, G3 and Me Learn more about Joanne's ministry: seniorsonamission.org Purchase Joanne's book: amazon.com/dp/B0GYNR2677 As Pastor Zach puts it, there is “gold” sitting in our pews. The question is whether we are willing to recognize it. Watch “Why Senior Adults Are the Church’s Hidden Treasure,” featuring Joanne Hickox of Seniors on a Mission. TIMESTAMPS: 00:30 Meet Joanne Hickox 05:48 What is Seniors on a Mission? 09:11 The unique ministry potential of senior adults 21:21 Finding purpose after life changes 33:04 “The best day I’ve had in months” 39:35 The biggest struggles facing senior adults 40:52 What churches get wrong about senior ministry 57:49 Why older adults may have the most to offer 1:06:02 There’s “gold” in the pews 1:16:24 Joanne’s book, G3 and Me Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLIFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https://maximumlife.zachterry.org/tabs/give Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

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• Church & Fellowship
• The Church