Inviting Jesus to Direct Our Encore Years
An intentional plan, elevating fruitfulness over busyness.
You want to retire but you are uncertain about how to make the transition.
Your retirement date is coming but your plans are vague.
You have stepped out of full-time work but you feel like you are wandering.
Leaving career may sound appealing, but the fear of stepping into the unknown is unsettling.
You may be finding yourself here:
Encore asks and answers the big questions:
How do I articulate who I am after career?
How can I live with the most joy in my retirement?
How do I align retirement with my spouse?
How can I be as focused after career as I was during career?
What legacy do I hope to leave behind?
“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.
Between sessions, you will have space to reflect and begin applying what you are learning in a way that fits your life.
Get alignment with self (and spouse)
By the end of the process, time, relationships, and commitments are intentionally aligned and articulated.
Going through the material with your spouse is highly encouraged, is incredibly powerful, because you have taken time to define important priorities together.
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.
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.