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Preparing for retirement cannot be done in a hurry! It should ideally take several years as you hand over responsibilities and prepare practically and emotionally for this next stage of your life and ministry. You have probably already been thinking about many of the logistics associated with your leaving and retirement for quite some time. This page contains resources that may be helpful in this process.<\/span><\/p>\n One such resource, <\/span>What Missionaries Ought to Know About Retirement<\/a><\/span>, gives helpful and practical advice on living, finance, activities\/ministry and friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, the sections of Transitions <\/span>Finishing Well<\/a><\/span>, <\/span>Leaving<\/a><\/span> and <\/span>Re-entry<\/a><\/span> will also contain some helpful suggestions and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n In chapter 1 of the book <\/span>Stand<\/span> (available <\/span>here<\/a><\/span> for free in PDF format), Jerry Bridges notes four things that are fundamental for finishing well:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Daily time of focused personal communion with God<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Daily appropriation of the gospel<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Daily commitment to God as a living sacrifice<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Firm belief in the sovereignty and love of God<\/span><\/p>\n As you complete your End of Term Review, please note there are some supplemental questions (labeled <\/span>For those finishing their final term with AIM<\/span><\/em>) to help you as you bring closure to one phase and look toward the next. Think about these carefully as you prepare to discuss them with your Unit Leader or supervisor.<\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to be in contact with your Mobilising Region in good time regarding practical details such as finances, health insurance, medical checks, etc. Each Mobilising Region has different laws and policies.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, check out any conferences or retreats you may be able to attend for those retiring from overseas service. Your Mobilising Region may be able to offer some suggestions. What a great way to start this new phase of life!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#750e09″ divider_weight=”2px” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ hide_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member image_url=”https:\/\/aimint.org\/transitions16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2017\/02\/E-Currie.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”70px|||” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m seeing retirement as the beginning of a new chapter in my life, with further opportunities for serving the Lord. I\u2019m looking forward to renewing contact with family and friends and getting more fully involved in the life of my home-church. I\u2019m also looking forward to experiencing the seasons once again, some of the conveniences of western life, and the good things that are still there to enjoy in my home culture.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Edith Currie, Retiree<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here are a few more resources you may find helpful:<\/span><\/p>\n Ageing and retirement: practical aspects<\/a><\/span> (PDF) From Global Connections UK – a list of resources on the practical aspects of retiring.<\/span><\/p>\n Retirement for Missionaries<\/a><\/span> (Online article) An encouragement to look ahead to what\u2019s next after retiring.<\/span><\/p>\n Retirement resources from OSCAR<\/a><\/span> A UK-based site holding some practical thoughts on retirement, written by retired missionaries.<\/span><\/p>\n Now I\u2019m 64: a birthday meditation<\/a><\/span> A blog entry by Tony Horsfall, author of <\/span>Working from a Place of Rest<\/span> among others.<\/span><\/p>\n