New Beginnings by Bob Chism, CAM

New Beginnings New Beginnings by Bob Chism, CAMby Bob Chism, CAM

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In In James (NIV),James (NIV), God gives us basic instructions God gives us basic instructionsfor living a disciple’s lifestyle and leaving afor living a disciple’s lifestyle and leaving aChristian legacy:Christian legacy:1:1 1:1 Lead with a servant’s heartLead with a servant’s heart1:12 1:12 Persevere under trial Persevere under trial 1:22 Study and obey God’s word 1:22 Study and obey God’s word 1:261:26 Control our tongue Control our tongue1:27 1:27 Care for those in needCare for those in need1:27 1:27 Guard against worldlinessGuard against worldliness


2:8 2:8 Love others as yourselfLove others as yourself2:14 2:14 Match your faith with deeds Match your faith with deeds 4:1-3 Pray with faith and pure motives 4:1-3 Pray with faith and pure motives 4:6 4:6 Maintain a humble attitudeMaintain a humble attitude4:8 4:8 Draw near to GodDraw near to God4:15 Make God’s will our will 4:15 Make God’s will our will 5:9 5:9 Complain about nothingComplain about nothing5:12 5:12 Preserve our integrityPreserve our integritySource: Pastor Michael Kinsmen, Source: Pastor Michael Kinsmen, EncoreEncore (2007)(2007)

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Faith DevelopmentFaith DevelopmentFaith is a dynamic concept. Practicing spiritual disciples isFaith is a dynamic concept. Practicing spiritual disciples isliberating. The role of questioning and doubt is normal. It liberating. The role of questioning and doubt is normal. It enables community learned ‘religion of the head’ to pass enables community learned ‘religion of the head’ to pass into a personal ‘religion of the heart’. Adult life cycle faithinto a personal ‘religion of the heart’. Adult life cycle faithdevelopment or changes can occur in young adult, midlifedevelopment or changes can occur in young adult, midlifeand retirement. While most churches’ focus on the youthand retirement. While most churches’ focus on the youthbefore college, it is important to note midlife and retirementbefore college, it is important to note midlife and retirementare equally important opportunities for conversion and faithare equally important opportunities for conversion and faithdevelopment. development.


The Spiritual Disciples The Spiritual Disciples Bible and devotional readingBible and devotional readingPrayerPrayerMeditationMeditationSilenceSilenceJournalingJournalingFastingFastingRelaxationRelaxation


The Spiritual DisciplesThe Spiritual DisciplesSimplicitySimplicitySolitudeSolitudeServiceServiceSubmissionSubmissionWorshipWorshipConfessionConfessionSource: Source: Celebrating DiscipleCelebrating Disciple (1988), (1988), Richard FosterRichard Foster


Faith Development Principles and PracticesFaith Development Principles and PracticesFaith is a universal characteristic of humans; it is part of our created Faith is a universal characteristic of humans; it is part of our created nature to be in a relationship with God.nature to be in a relationship with God.

• Everyone is created in God’s image and should see themselves In aEveryone is created in God’s image and should see themselves In a positive light. Always affirm the value, worth, and dignity of every positive light. Always affirm the value, worth, and dignity of every

person. person.

There is nothing we can do to make someone come to faith; faith is a There is nothing we can do to make someone come to faith; faith is a gift from God.gift from God.

• Teach and invite all ages to accept Christ as their Savior. But leave Teach and invite all ages to accept Christ as their Savior. But leave the spiritual work to God through the Holy Spirit.the spiritual work to God through the Holy Spirit.


Faith Development Principles and PracticesFaith Development Principles and PracticesIt is a normal, natural experience for all humans to be in a quest toIt is a normal, natural experience for all humans to be in a quest toknow God and be in a lifelong growing relationship with Him.know God and be in a lifelong growing relationship with Him.

• Conduct a class for new parents.Conduct a class for new parents.

One of the most important things we can do is to help others nurture One of the most important things we can do is to help others nurture their ‘Receptive Mode of Consciousness’. The historic disciplines of thetheir ‘Receptive Mode of Consciousness’. The historic disciplines of theChristian faith seems are especially valuable in doing this.Christian faith seems are especially valuable in doing this.

• Once a month introduce a new spiritual disciple Once a month introduce a new spiritual disciple from from Celebrating DiscipleCelebrating Disciple (1988), Richard Foster (1988), Richard Foster


Faith Development Principles and PracticesFaith Development Principles and PracticesWe should love people, nurture them, and challenge them, We should love people, nurture them, and challenge them,

but we must allow God to be the director of their faith but we must allow God to be the director of their faith development.development.

• Build up, encourage, support, and nurture everyoneBuild up, encourage, support, and nurture everyone

Faith seems to grow best in community; in relationship with Faith seems to grow best in community; in relationship with others. others.

• Conduct a retreat.Conduct a retreat.

Source: Source: Faith is a Verb: A WorkbookFaith is a Verb: A Workbook (2008), John (2008), John AukermanAukerman


Witness DeclarationWitness DeclarationToday I am stepping across the line. I’m tired of waffling and I’m Today I am stepping across the line. I’m tired of waffling and I’m finished with wavering. I’ve made my choice; the verdict is in and my finished with wavering. I’ve made my choice; the verdict is in and my decision is irrevocable. I’m going God’s way. There is no turning back. decision is irrevocable. I’m going God’s way. There is no turning back. I will live the rest of my life serving God’s purposes, with God’s people,I will live the rest of my life serving God’s purposes, with God’s people,on God’s planet, for God’s glory. I will use my life to celebrate his on God’s planet, for God’s glory. I will use my life to celebrate his presence, cultivate his character, participate in his family, demonstrate presence, cultivate his character, participate in his family, demonstrate his love, and communicate his Word. his love, and communicate his Word.

Since my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose for living and aSince my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose for living and aHome waiting in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on Home waiting in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on shallow living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, uselessshallow living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, uselessregretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying. Instead I will magnify regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying. Instead I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill my mission in the God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill my mission in the membership of his family. membership of his family.


Witness DeclarationWitness DeclarationBecause this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship overBecause this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship overwealth, “we” over “me”, character over comfort, service over status and wealth, “we” over “me”, character over comfort, service over status and people over possessions, position, and pleasure. I know what matterspeople over possessions, position, and pleasure. I know what mattersmost and I will give it all I’ve got. I will do the best I can with what I havemost and I will give it all I’ve got. I will do the best I can with what I havefor Jesus Christ today. I won’t be captivated by culture, manipulated byfor Jesus Christ today. I won’t be captivated by culture, manipulated bycritics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated bycritics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated bytemptation, or intimidated by the devil. temptation, or intimidated by the devil.

I’ll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal; not on the sidelines I’ll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal; not on the sidelines or on those running by me. When times get tough and I get tired, I won’tor on those running by me. When times get tough and I get tired, I won’tback up, back off, back down, back out, or backslide. I’ll just keepback up, back off, back down, back out, or backslide. I’ll just keepmoving forward by God’s grace. I’m spirit-led, purpose-driven, and moving forward by God’s grace. I’m spirit-led, purpose-driven, and mission-focused so I can’t be bought. I will not be compromised, and Imission-focused so I can’t be bought. I will not be compromised, and Ishall not quit until I finish the race. shall not quit until I finish the race.


Witness DeclarationWitness DeclarationI’m a trophy of God’s amazing grace so I will be gracious to everyone, I’m a trophy of God’s amazing grace so I will be gracious to everyone, grateful for every day, and generous with everything that God entrusts grateful for every day, and generous with everything that God entrusts to me. I am a radical in the original sense of the word: rooted in Christ, to me. I am a radical in the original sense of the word: rooted in Christ,

rooted in love, and rooted in his Word.rooted in love, and rooted in his Word.

I hereby declare my supreme allegiance to my Lord and Savior Jesus I hereby declare my supreme allegiance to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I say this: However, whenever, wherever, and whatever you askChrist. I say this: However, whenever, wherever, and whatever you askme to do, my answer is yes! I’m ready. Anytime. Anyway. Whatever it me to do, my answer is yes! I’m ready. Anytime. Anyway. Whatever it takes Lord; whatever it takes! I want to be used by you in such a way takes Lord; whatever it takes! I want to be used by you in such a way that on that final day I’ll hear you say, “Well done, good and faithfulthat on that final day I’ll hear you say, “Well done, good and faithfulone. Come on in and let the eternal party begin!”one. Come on in and let the eternal party begin!”

Signature________________________ Date____________________ Signature________________________ Date____________________

(This is only between you and your Lord)(This is only between you and your Lord)

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What the Bible Say About Our MindWhat the Bible Say About Our MindPut your trust in God-Isaiah 26:34 (NIV)Put your trust in God-Isaiah 26:34 (NIV) You willYou will

keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, forbecause they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for

the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

Dwell on the things of God-Philippians 4:8 (NIV)Dwell on the things of God-Philippians 4:8 (NIV)Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever isFinally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is

noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever isnoble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever islovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or

praiseworthy—think about such things. praiseworthy—think about such things.

New BeginningsNew Beginnings Physical Health Keys to AgingKeys to Aging

NutritionNutritionExercise/Physical ActivityExercise/Physical Activity

Healthy WeightHealthy WeightNot SmokingNot Smoking

Prevention and Early DetectionPrevention and Early DetectionFaithFaith


Normal Aging CharacteristicsNormal Aging CharacteristicsAll 5 senses tend to decline All 5 senses tend to decline Lung vital capacity declinesLung vital capacity declinesPhysical strength declinesPhysical strength declines

Age SpotsAge SpotsSkin ElasticitySkin ElasticityTemperatureTemperatureMenopauseMenopause


Normal Normal MemoryMemory Changes ChangesMemory Loss is NOT a Normal Part of AgingMemory Loss is NOT a Normal Part of Aging

Learning Takes LongerLearning Takes LongerRecall May Be SlowerRecall May Be Slower

Attention is Harder to MaintainAttention is Harder to MaintainMisplacement of ItemsMisplacement of Items

Minor Disorientation in Unfamiliar Surroundings Minor Disorientation in Unfamiliar Surroundings


Improving MemoryImproving MemoryDo Something NewDo Something New

Challenge your mind-Play games and do puzzles, Challenge your mind-Play games and do puzzles, travel someplace new, take a class, start a new travel someplace new, take a class, start a new

hobby, volunteer, write letters, record your family hobby, volunteer, write letters, record your family history and your memories. history and your memories.

Source: Adapted from “Source: Adapted from “Finishing WellFinishing Well” ” by Dr Amy Hansonby Dr Amy Hanson

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StewardshipStewardship is an essential part of finishing is an essential part of finishing extremely well.extremely well.

LifetimeLifetime-God owns all things, we are His stewards. It -God owns all things, we are His stewards. It is important thatis important that we use our assets to their fullest we use our assets to their fullest potential during our lifetime for self, family, potential during our lifetime for self, family, business, and charitable interests.business, and charitable interests.

EternityEternity-And at death, we must have arranged for -And at death, we must have arranged for the transfer of our assets in the most efficient and the transfer of our assets in the most efficient and effective manner to individuals or charitable effective manner to individuals or charitable interests who will continue to use them for the interests who will continue to use them for the Kingdom. Kingdom.

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Estate PlanningEstate Planning is a life time responsibility which includes The Four is a life time responsibility which includes The Four P’s of Estate Planning and a Family Conference. Your Estate PlanningP’s of Estate Planning and a Family Conference. Your Estate Planning& Gift Guide is available free. & Gift Guide is available free.

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Attitude Attitude RelationshipsRelationships

Creative PursuitsCreative PursuitsLegacy SharingLegacy Sharing

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AttitudeAttitudeGraduating from/to a Second Growth Graduating from/to a Second Growth

Creating a Positive IdentityCreating a Positive IdentityBalancing Greater FreedomBalancing Greater Freedom

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Relationships SpouseSpouse

Adult ChildrenAdult ChildrenGrand Kids Grand Kids

Aged Parents & In LawsAged Parents & In LawsSiblingsSiblings

Church FamilyChurch FamilyFriendsFriends

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Creative PursuitsCreative PursuitsContinued Learning Continued Learning Purposeful Activities Purposeful Activities

Financial OpportunitiesFinancial OpportunitiesEncore CareerEncore CareerMinistry VisionMinistry Vision

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Legacy SharingLegacy SharingPreface to Will [Testimony]

Life Lessons Family Stories

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New BeginningsNew Beginnings About Bob ChismAbout Bob Chism

Bob is the creator ofBob is the creator of New Beginnings New Beginnings (gonewbeginnings.org)(gonewbeginnings.org),, a a personal website dedicated to seeking, sharing, and serving personal website dedicated to seeking, sharing, and serving

second halfers.second halfers.He is Certified in Aging Ministries (CAM) by the Center for Christian He is Certified in Aging Ministries (CAM) by the Center for Christian

Leadership, Anderson University School of Theology in Indiana. Leadership, Anderson University School of Theology in Indiana. He is a member of Village Church of Gurnee in Illinois and Christ He is a member of Village Church of Gurnee in Illinois and Christ

Together of Lake County Illinois as well as a contributor to CASA Together of Lake County Illinois as well as a contributor to CASA Network and YES. Network and YES.

Bob had a four decade career in finance& strategic planning, and was Bob had a four decade career in finance& strategic planning, and was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Ohio and Illinois. He is a a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Ohio and Illinois. He is a graduate of Bowlinggraduate of Bowling Green and Northwestern Universities. Green and Northwestern Universities.

Married 48 years to Karen June Bartel of Euclid, Ohio, he has five adult Married 48 years to Karen June Bartel of Euclid, Ohio, he has five adult children, including two sons in laws, and seven grandkids. children, including two sons in laws, and seven grandkids.

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