John Finkelde - Redesigning Our Latter Decades

John Finkelde led a Perth church through three decades of growth before handing over the reins at 58, not because he was done, but because he'd been planning well ahead. In this warm and wide-ranging conversation, John shares how a moment behind the wheel watching a sunset shifted his entire perspective on ageing, and why he's traded the word "retirement" for something far more life-giving: redesign. From taking 72 flights in his first year of consultancy to inviting pastors to sit with him for a beachside sunset, John's journey is a masterclass in pivoting with purpose and grace.

Whether you're in your 30s and haven't given your latter decades a second thought, or you're already navigating the go-slow season and wondering what's next, this episode is for you. John talks candidly about building a multi-book series on healthy church leadership, launching a YouTube channel, the unexpected gift of a serious illness, and why he believes the wisdom accumulated over a lifetime is far too valuable to be parked in a fishing chair. His faith, his humour, and his hard-won insights make this one of those conversations that stays with you long after you've finished listening.

 

WEBLINKS
Grow a Healthy Church
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins