Equipping “Empty Nesters” for Ministries at Maryland Chinese Baptist Church, Rockville, Maryland

Abstract

This project seeks to equip “empty nesters” in Maryland Chinese Baptist Church, Rockville, Maryland for Christian service by leading them to understand the relationship between their needs and God’s calling and encouraging them to respond to God’s calling. Chapter one introduces the need for equipping “empty nesters” in Maryland Chinese Baptist Church. Chapter two provides a biblical and theological basis for equipping “empty nesters” in eight specific areas of life to be satisfied by their response to God’s calling. Chapter three discusses the theoretical and practical issues concerning equipping “empty nesters” in finding their satisfaction in life in the designing of God for his people. Chapter four gives details and a description of the project. Chapter five evaluates the results of the project with personal reflections on the area of strength and weakness.