Inviting Jesus to Direct Our Encore Years
An intentional plan, aiming at fruitfulness over busyness.
You have stepped out of full-time work, or you can see that season approaching.
You are not looking to slow down completely, but you are not sure what this next stage is meant to look like. You may have more flexibility than you have had in years, but less clarity about how to use it. Some days feel open and unstructured. Other days feel busy, but not especially meaningful.
And there is a growing sense that this season matters, even if it is not yet fully defined.
You may be finding yourself here:
What most people are trying to figure out:
If you’re asking questions like…
How do I articulate who I am after career?
How can I live with the most joy in my retirement?
How do I align what’s next with my spouse?
How do I live with purpose and margin in my retirement?
How can I intentionally in my family and community?
How can I be as focused after career as I was in career?
….you’re not alone.
Following Jesus in our Encore Years
Moses led the exodus out of Egypt at 80.
Sarah gave birth to Isaac at 90.
Caleb was “as strong as ever” at 85.
The Bible is full of examples of people who are “old and advanced in years” (Joshua 13:1) but God was inviting them into more opportunity and service.
While the dictionary definition of retire is to stop working and retreat, the Great Commission calls us to go and make disciples.
The Encore years may be the first time in decades when we have margin of time. God has already prepared us for the work and is inviting us to participate with him.
Are you ready to discover what God has for your Encore?
“The Encore process has transformed my relationship with Jesus. I had a very worldly view of what I would do after career, and this has led me much more intentionally in spending more time in the word and in devotion and in prayer, and that is immeasurable in terms of my relationship with Christ.”
-Marshall C.
“Encore emphasizes that we are never through with the work we have to do to further God’s kingdom. God’s not through with us yet. As long as we’re breathing, we still have work to do.”
-Gary V.
What Encore coaching looks like
You’ll have eight sessions of one-on-one coaching, in person or virtual. These conversations are spaced out over time, allowing clarity to develop in a way that is thoughtful and lasting.
Individuals are welcome, couples are encouraged. Going through the material with your spouse can be incredibly powerful and help you align about your most important priorities moving forward.
Between sessions, you will have space to reflect and begin applying what you are learning in a way that fits your life.
What you’ll walk away with
Most people don’t come into this process looking for a perfect plan. They come in because something feels unclear, or unsettled, and they want to think about it more carefully.
By the end of the process, they are able to name what they are moving toward, not just what they have stepped away from.
They have aligned their time, relationships, and commitments intentionally. And just as importantly, they leave ready to implement their Encore plan.
About Andrew
Director of Life Planning & Retirement Coaching
Andrew spent the first two decades of his career serving on church staffs, including 17 years at First Evangelical Church of Memphis. During that time, his work was centered on walking with people through meaningful seasons of life, helping them navigate change with clarity, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the gospel.
Since 2005, Andrew has been rooted in the Memphis community, working alongside individuals, non-profits, and businesses with a shared desire to see the city flourish. Across those settings, a consistent thread has been helping people think carefully about where they are, what matters most, and how to move forward with intention.
The Encore Initiative grew out of that same work. It is designed to help people approaching and entering retirement engage this transition thoughtfully, bringing alignment to their priorities, confidence in their direction, and traction in how they live it out.
At its core, Andrew’s approach is simple. He creates space for honest conversation, helps people see their lives more clearly, and walks with them as they take meaningful steps into what comes next.
What’s Covered
Over eight conversational sessions, we help you understand where you are, clarify what matters most, and articulate specific plans for your Encore years.
Define what Encore means to you.
Take the Working Genius assessment to understand what types of work you will enjoy.
Set key goals and choose core values.
Assess your rhythms and relationships
Identify your most important life appointments
Create your Encore job title
Map your calendar.
Live with gospel-centered purpose.
Encore coaching may be for you if…
You can see retirement approaching, or you’ve already retired
You are experiencing more flexibility but less clarity
You’ve started asking questions about purpose, time, and direction
You want this season to be intentional, not accidental
Where to Begin
Start with a conversation
Have a short call with Andrew to talk through where you are and whether this process would be helpful.
Join a lunch gathering
If you are local to Memphis, this is a simple way to hear the ideas, meet others, and begin thinking about this season.
Click HERE to learn more and to RSVP.
Reach out directly
If you’d rather start with a note, you can fill this short form and Andrew will follow up.
There’s no pressure to move forward. It’s simply a place to begin.