One of the blessing of pastoring at Central Baptist is the near by locale of our denomination’s retirement home, Riverview Estates. As a pastor, I’ve been to many retirement homes over the years, and Riverview remains the only home I’ve ministered in that I don’t leave depressed. The staff and residents work together to make it truly a home, and many are still active in ministering the Gospel to others.

Over the years I’ve met some interesting people:

• A woman in her 80’s who wanted to learn how to fast and read a different translation of the Bible every year.
• A woman who, at 90, decided it would be a good time to learn how to paint.
• A 102 year old who had more spunk and fire for the Gospel then anyone else I’ve ever met.
• A man in his 80’s who is humble, joyful, and deeply committed to making connections with others.

This past week I videoed some of the staff and residents in order to make a short montage for Annual Session this year. Watch the finished product and meet some of these remarkable people!