In August 2010, Ward and Dixie Tanneberg made the long trek down under to Australia to be the guest speakers at the first “Fresh Horizons” Conference in the state of Queensland, Australia. The conference was attended by 94 people who found Ward’s messages titled “A Unique 21st Century Opportunity”; “A Unique 21st Century Challenge”; and “A Unique 21st Century Prize”, inspiring and challenging.
Dixie’s session on “The Power of Mentoring” left people wanting to hear more. The Tanneberg’s also took part in a Regional Seniors Convention over three days following the conference. With age percentages similar to the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand is poised to enter a new phase of ministry and outreach to those over 50 in our communities.
In August 2011, Ward and Dixie will return, this time to speak for the first Fresh Horizons 50+ Ministry Leadership Conference in Tauranga, New Zealand. The following week they will speak at the Fresh Horizons 50+ Ministry Leadership Conference in Caloundra QLD Australia, and in a Regional Seniors Conference in the same area.
Fresh Horizons has been established by Richard and Shirley Pearce along with a board of management, to influence, resource and educate those engaged in ministry to people 50+. The Pearce’s have attended the 2008 and 2009 CASA Leadership Conferences in the USA and are looking to forge strong and ongoing links between CASA Network and Fresh Horizons.
—A Report from Fresh Horizons