Archive for December, 2010

Dec
16
2010

Your assignment: Think of an idea to change our world. Then put it into action!

Imagine … seeing the world through the eyes of Jesus. He saw that it was broken. But he had an idea. He believed his idea could change the world. He told a few people about it. They put his idea into action and it did!

What would you do if Jesus told you to change the world? The fact is, he already has.

Imagine a “grassroots” 50+ age ministry emerging in your city. Imagine what will God do when gifted, talented men and women in your church and city, loaded with life experience and a passion for sharing Christ’s hope and love, begin answering Jesus’ second half callings?

Imagine churches in your city transformed by Spirit-empowered men and women in life’s second half . . . on the go . . . making disciples of all nations . . . busy fulfilling Jesus’ great idea! Imagine the change in the world we could make if, in Jesus name, we offer a meaningful measure of our time, talents and treasures, and invest them fully and strategically in our peers and the next generations.

Dr. Ward Tanneberg’s challenge to change our world is one we hope you listen to carefully. And then take action!

Ward’s message to conferees at the International Leadership Conference in Atlanta GA is available now. The download is FREE. Share it with others. Also available to members in the Resource Center.

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All messages and workshops at CASA Network’s 2010 International Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia are available. Each speaker offers practical principles and strategies for “Better Together” leadership. These messages are in MP3 format. Permission is granted to burn the messages onto CD formats after purchase. The messages are not for resale after purchase.

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Your assignment: Think of an idea to change our world. Then put it into action.

Imagine … seeing the world through the eyes of Jesus. He saw that it was broken. But he had an idea. He believed his idea could change the world. He told a few people about it. They put his idea into action and it did!

What would you do if Jesus told you to change the world?

The fact is, he already has.

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Congratulations on another wonderful conference. I came home with enough ideas to choke a horse–my Board is going to get tired of hearing them! I appreciate the blanket permission to ‘steal’ CASA’s material to share with our constituents. In return, I hope to encourage our constituents to get involved with CASA themselves. ALOA’s president, The Rev. Dr. Loren Kramer, and I would like to confirm my invitation to meet with our Board on the evening of January 12 in Simi Valley, CA.

—Judy Baker, Executive Director, ALOA  (Association of Lutheran Older Adults), Baltimore MD


Be confident that Converge will continue to support your Network as a partner in ministry. Blessings as we serve together,

—Doug Fagerstrom, Senior Vice President at Converge Worldwide, Orlando FL


The EFCA (Evangelical Free Churches of America) desires to be a partner with CASA.

—Chris Holck, Director of EFCA Encore, Minneapolis MN


Ward. We met briefly at the Leadership conference. I had mentioned that I was interested in becoming an area representative or facilitator. Anyway just wanted to mention this again and see if that is something CASA is still looking to do and to see if I could get some information.

—Randy Craven, Founder, My Generation Helper, Rockwall TX


Ward. Good to hear that ILC-Atlanta went well. We are planning a Fresh Horizon Conference in New Zealand possibly on the 10/11th August 2011 prior to the Australia conference on 17th August.  These dates will need confirming. If you and Dixie are available in that time frame we would like to have you come back again.
—Richard Pearce, Senior Minister at Caloundra Church of Christ and Chairman of Fresh Horizons Board of Directors

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Your gift will make a difference in the world!

Friends of CASA Network play a major role in our success in ministry (see our Donor page for online giving). Church, parachurch and individual ministry partner memberships cover only one-third of our costs. Your generous support will help provide:

  • Conferences and other resources equipping pastors and church leaders in 50+ age ministry in the USA, Canada and beyond.
  • Online ministry and academic resources for adults entering life’s second half in the developmental stage. For pastors, lay leaders and ministerial students.
  • A grassroots “I’M IN!” ministry movement to and through midlife and beyond age Christian men and women everywhere.

Send your gifts to: CASA Network, 13646 NE 24th Street, Bellevue WA 98005.

The Christian Association Serving Adults (CASA Network) is an interdenominational 501c3 organization. Financial statements are available on request.


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Create a “Global Village of Elders”                                                  

There is a spiritual war going on. The question is, “Are you in it doing battle or sitting on the sidelines? Going through the motions.” Some church groups today are on life-support. More than in previous generations, 20-and-30somethings are abandoning the faith. Among older adults there are signs of spiritual ennui and religious boredom. So what is happening? Still a natural optimist after over fifty years of ministry, it hurts me to paint less than a positive picture. But when the team is behind and it’s the second half, we have to honestly examine who and where we are. And right now, we’re not winning. Why? What is the breakdown that is finding its way into the “living water” of our faith?

It is a vital question that must be answered. It is time to seriously examine where we are in the Western Church. Has the Christian message lost its edge and meaning in today’s culture? As important as seeker-services and low commitment small groups may be, have we skated too long on the surface without going deeper to find the “soul of our faith.” Jesus’ final command was to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt. 28:19). How is the disciple-making business going in your church? Your city? Your nation?

Here in Seattle, Coach Pete Carroll has every Seahawks team member touch an “I’M IN!” sign on the wall as they go out to play the game. It is a sign of their commitment. Every player is important. Every player is committed to giving their best to each other and to the people who’ve gathered in the stadium. Every player touches the sign as he heads out onto the field. There is no holding back.

Be one in one hundred in the USA and Canada

This is my challenge. You are a respected individual. An Influencer. I am asking you to join me in making the “I’M IN!” commitment to God, to yourself and to those that Jesus loves in your family, your church, your city . . . and let’s change our world!

1)   Create a “Global Village of Elders” in your town or city; 2)   Say to God and to others, I will answer Christ’s call – Mt 28:19; I will listen to your story;  I will be the Church external! 3) Start a movement of men and women who, like you, want to make a difference in people’s lives.

We’re opening an “I’M IN!” page here on our website. Follow it. Participate in it. We’ll show you how and walk with you as you build your Global Village of Elders. Men and women who can Listen well, Share life, and Take action.  It is simple and so rewarding that you’ll wonder why you haven’t done this before. We’ll even help you do it.

So let me know you’re on the team. “I’M IN!” Are you “IN!” too?


 

Dr. Ward Tanneberg, CASA Network


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The Bergstroms live in Seattle where Richard is Executive Pastor at Northshore Baptist Church in Bothell WA. Leona is Director of Lifetime Ministries, a division of ChurchHealth. She and Richard are Co-Directors of 2nd ½ for Him Ministries/Converge Worldwide (Baptist General Conference). They are co-authors of Amazing Grays: Unleashing the Power of Age in Your Congregation. Leona has worked in the field of gerontology for 35 years. She is an Advisory Council member/CRISTA Senior Living, co-producer of the short film, Musical Chairs, and Secretary of the Board of CASA Network.

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