Calling All Calebs! June 7 11AM Eastern US Time

Caleb Corps — Still Taking Mountains

Zoom Gathering to Inspire and Mobilize Older Christians for Global Kingdom Impact

Empty nesters, retirees, and seasoned believers—your most impactful season may be just beginning. Join us for Calling All Calebs, a powerful Zoom gathering designed for vigorous Disciples who are entering a new phase of life with greater flexibility and renewed purpose. This virtual event will take place on June 7 at 11ET/8PT, and it’s your invitation to rise up like Caleb in Joshua 14:6-15, who, even in his later years, said, “Give me this mountain.”

This unique event is for those who may have more time and freedom now that children are grown and careers are winding down—but who still have a fire to serve Jesus and His Church. Whether you’re looking to join a mission team, make encouragement visits to churches around the world, or help strengthen smaller congregations, Calling All Calebs will inspire and inform you to step forward in faith.

Event Highlights Include:

  • Biblical Inspiration: A fresh look at Joshua 14 and the spirit of Caleb—wholehearted, courageous, faithful, and ready to claim new ground for God’s glory.

  • Testimonies from Modern-Day Calebs: Hear stories from others in your season of life who are boldly stepping into new roles of Kingdom service.

  • Opportunities to Serve: Learn about ways you can be involved—whether through short-term missions, church encouragement visits, or support roles in smaller churches in need.

“There is so much untapped potential in the 10,000+ disciples in North America and over 30,000 worldwide who are now reaching their 60th birthday and beyond,” said Ed Anton, one of the event hosts. “This gathering is about awakening that potential and reminding people that if you’re still breathing, you’re still called.”

“There would be no ‘Revive’ for our Eastern European churches without the faithful work of our Caleb Couples. I’m praying that this event helps other Calebs know just how much Jesus wants to utilize them,” said Shawn Wooten, Director of RevivEE.

“A Caleb Corps represents real hope for smaller churches both in the US and abroad. I’m excited to see what happens when thousands of mature disciples answer this call,” said Joel Nagel, the organizer of the ICOC’s Small Church conference.

To join via Zoom on June 7 at 11AM Eastern US Time: Click HERE

Let this be your Caleb moment. The mountain is still yours to claim. Or, to quote lyrics from an anthem we know quite well: “It’s time to sing again!”

Caleb Corps Developmental Plan

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Developmental Plan Focus on BE, DO, KNOW, and 10X

BE (Character Development)

  • Target 1st Timothy 3 and Titus

  • 1 characteristics of mature shepherds for character development and a plan of action for growth

  • Identify qualities of Jesus in which you would most like to grow with a plan of action

  • Promote the shaping, sanctifying work of the Spirit via spiritual disciplines including: Bible study, prayer, fasting, meditation, worship, sacrifice, secrecy, confession, family devotional times, intentional journaling, marriage enrichment, evangelism, encouragement, etc.

  • Pursue secular prudence via mundane disciplines including: time management, financial budgeting, priority and task management, health, fitness, retirement planning

DO (Skill Developmnt)

  • Dealing with difficult ministry decisions, including: church disciplines, disfellowship, teen disciplinary actions, marriage/divorce & remarriage, military service options, dating dynamics, leadership transitions

  • Discerning God’s will from His Word for career, family, and relationship issues

  • Discerning Fear from Faith in decision making processes, plus godly vs worldly sorrow in repentance counseling

  • Raising up reliable men and women who in turn can teach others

  • Train Bible Talk Leaders for small group leadership

  • Preparing impactful Bible discussions

  • Rallying the group for the mission of Christ

  • Changing the culture of dysfunctional group

  • Inspiring a group for greater love, unity, service, purposefulness, and godliness

  • Teaching Christians to obey everything that Jesus taught

  • Guiding a seeker to saving faith in Jesus Christ

  • Understanding the biblical phenomenon of conversion and discerning where a seeker is on his or her path toward salvation

  • Knowing and growing a significant Scripture Bank to best deploy applicable Scriptures to sufficiently convict a seeker

  • Asking purposeful questions via guided discovery as you

  • help the seeker interpret, apply, and contemplate Scripture

  • Raising up and equipping new leaders via intentional training

  • Counseling marrieds, families, singles, campus, and teens to resolve conflict, expose sin, guide toward grace, and inspire toward Christian maturity

  • Developing sermons via expository preaching process models + Delivering sermons and lessons powerfully and clearly with presentation tools if needed

KNOW (or LEARN, Continuing Education)

  • Deeper understanding of doctrines (perhaps gleaned through topical studies, books, or discussions)

  • Thorough study of a book of the Bible via commentaries, word studies, and Bible dictionary

  • MTA courses

  • Identifying and completing other useful courses for continuing education

  • Delivering sermons and lessons powerfully and clearly with presentation tools if needed

  • Maintaining scriptural and intellectual integrity for topical lessons and character studies

  • Developing teaching programs with learning objectives and instructional modules

  • Accessing applicable research and editing its content for usefulness in congregational teaching

  • Contacting, interviewing, and learning from subject matter experts

10X (Proactive Responsibility)

  • Expansively and proactively provide solid stewardship over the responsibilities entrusted by God to your charge (based on Parable of Minas Lk 19)

  • Initiate biblical studies, devotional lessons, group activities and discipleship to boost faith (and/or outreach, devotion, godliness, holiness, commitment, love, service, friendships, purposefulness, joy, kingdomview, etc.) of the group

  • Setting and tracking goals for leading and lagging Key Fellowship Indicators (KFI) such as initiating Bible studies, participating in Bible studies, follow-up study completion rates, conversions, fellowship breaks, and leadership training program completion rates