Evangelism Formation: The Power of Age 60+ in the Work of Evangelism

The truth is that Christians never retire. Until our last breath, God has work for us to do.

“How do we get younger people in our church? How do we engage Millennials and Gen Z?”

These are vital questions for all of us. Millennials, Gen Z, and younger, in the power of the Holy Spirit, are the future of Kingdom expansion on the face of the earth until Jesus returns.

We are not talking here about propping up dying institutions; instead, we are seeking ways to pass on the faith in Jesus Christ that has been delivered to us. The word “tradition’ stems from the Latin word traditio and tradere which means to pass on to, like the passing of a baton in a race or the transference of legal authority.

We are talking here about passing on LIFE in abundance found in Jesus Christ alone. The other option is decay and death. Like Moses we are imploring the next generation to “Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him” (Deut. 30: 19-20).

In order for the next generation to choose life, it is vital that the older generations choose life.

As an evangelist, I spend a good deal of my time leading workshops which equip and ignite the church to engage in evangelism. For the past few years, my workshops have been packed with people over 60 and many in their 80s. Often, I would go home praying for God to send me younger people—people whom I thought could “do more ministry” and “make more of an impact for Christ.”

God has indeed sent me more Millennials, but perhaps even more importantly, the Lord has shown me the unique and vital plan he has for retirees. God is raising up an army of Baby Boomers and older believers who are strategically living longer for such a time as this!

Approximately 10,000 baby-boomers ...