A Life of Purpose: Finding Meaning Through Service and Leadership

What if a meaningful life isn't measured by how much we achieve, but by how many lives we choose to serve and impact along the way?On this episode of Elsplend Realities, Gary Janzen, Christian minister, missions leader, and nonprofit executive, shares insights from more than four decades of pastoral ministry, international missions, youth leadership, and service across cultures and communities.We explore purpose, servant leadership, faith, resilience, mentorship, and intentional living, and what it means to dedicate your life to something bigger than yourself. Gary's journey reminds us that lasting impact isn't always created through grand gestures—it can be built through years of faithful service, meaningful relationships, and investing in people.A meaningful life isn't simply about the mark we leave behind, but the lives we touch while we're here.