What is EFCA ENCORE?

EFCA ENCORE - the name says it all. If you have ever been to a concert that was so excellent you didn’t want it to end, you have most likely cheered for an encore.  Stood and applauded and maybe even whistled.  Wanted more and hoped the best was saved for last.

This encore metaphor expresses the attitude of many older adults:  Life has been good because God is good.  We want more.  Perhaps the best is yet to come.

What will ministry to and through older adults look like in the EFCA’s future? In response to this question and opportunity, the EFCA has birthed EFCA ENCORE—to provide resources and consultation for churches and districts to aid in creating ministry opportunities for those in the second half of their life, both Boomers and Builders.

Need help? Empower your church’s older adults. Help them to use their gifts for the glory of God, contact Chris Holck, director of EFCA ENCORE.

Be a part of the growing ENCORE prayer team:  Join now!

Want more information?  Take a look at our ENCORE brochure.

EFCA ENCORE is funded in large part through the generosity of Elim Care.  Visit Elim’s Web site at www.elimcare.org to learn how they provide senior housing and healthcare in the spirit of Christ’s love.

Visit Elim Care’s Faith Community Nursing (formerly called Parish Nursing) web page or contact Mary Van Der Werf, Elim Care’s Faith Community Care nurse coordinator at 952-259-4461 or mvanderw@elimcare.org to learn how your church can establish its own Faith Community Nurse Program.