Intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults.
How
- Provide quality resources
- Collaborative solutions
- Empowering older adults to experience grace-filled lives
We Value
- Our Wesleyan heritage
- Strategic alliances
- Lifelong learning
“The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon...
In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap”
John Rivas
Executive Director
John Rivas, joined ENCORE Ministry in 2023 as executive director. Previously, he served as senior donor legacy planning advisor at The Gideons International. Prior to this, Rivas was director of development for the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) in Texas. His leadership experience also includes executive director of New Mexico activities for the Texas Methodist Foundation, vice president of advancement for the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, and director of family philanthropy and development at Discipleship Ministries/The United Methodist Foundation.
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Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr.
Director
Since 2015 the Rev. Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Rick) has served as director of ENCORE Ministry. Gentzler directs the work of committee members providing consultation, training and support, resources, and networking opportunities for church leaders in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church for implementing and expanding intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults.
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