After retiring from pastoral ministry several years ago, Gary and Charlotte were challenged by God to sell their home and then zigzagged across America on their own ‘Say Yes’ tour, serving many friends, family, and churches along the way.

Modeled so well by their parents, Gary and Charlotte have a love for Jesus and a passion to reach across generational lines. They love waking up each morning, asking the Lord to keep them others-centered and allowing the Lord to creatively guide them.

Charlotte reminds us that Jesus counts by one. They love seeing how God can use them to help lead people closer to Christ through individual friendships. 

Three years ago, they said ‘yes’ to a Japan missionary, needing them to fill in for a year. Their one-year adventure morphed into three-plus years. As they return home soon, their adventure continues. They have a special heart for retired pastors and want to underscore what God can do with their continued availability.

God wants our post-vocational lives to have purpose, all the way until He takes us home!