by Fred Guttman | Jul 8, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
Since the recent presidential debate, I have wondered, “Why is the decision to retire so difficult for men and women over 70?” I should note President Biden is not the only elected official in this position. The average age of members of Congress is now over 65 years...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 13, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
Forward, in reverse – and retreat? I grew up in the country, but I’ve spent most of my life in small towns or suburbia. At age 72 and approaching retirement, when many folks would be thinking of moving to a 55+ or retirement community, Susan and I are selling our...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 5, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
After watching too many episodes of “This Old House” and the early HGTV shows (before home renovation became so silly, competitive and dramatic), we once bought a house project. The owners had built the house 50 years earlier and made it into a comfortable home. It...
by Paul Beasley-Murray | Jun 24, 2019 | Opinion
“Entering New Territory” is the title I have given to my report on the experience of retired Baptist ministers who are now worshipping in Anglican churches. Published by the College of Baptist Ministers in the United Kingdom, key findings include the following: The...
by Paul Beasley-Murray | Mar 25, 2019 | Opinion
Although retirement is a challenge for everybody, it can be a particular challenge for retired ministers. Ministers, immediately upon retirement, have to move and start life afresh in a new community. Most lose not only their role and status, but also – having lived...
