Dick Forrester's Story Of Service, Purpose and Providing Hope

Today’s episode is about a life that never stopped answering the call to serve, even after most people would have felt they’d already done more than enough. My guest is Dick Forrester, a man whose life journey spans farming roots in Virginia, military aviation service during the Vietnam era, decades of leadership in the aviation industry, and now a powerful season of hands-on ministry in retirement. Dick’s story is one of steady responsibility and quiet leadership, shaped early by hard work, refined through military service, and strengthened by a career that demanded precision, judgment, and accountability. But rather than slowing down in retirement, Dick found himself drawn into a new calling: helping people in their most vulnerable moments through Sheds of Hope, sponsored by Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church. Sheds of Hope is a practical, boots-on-the-ground disaster response effort that provides secure storage sheds to families who’ve lost homes, belongings, and stability. These sheds become more than structures, they become a first step toward dignity, order, and rebuilding. In this conversation, Dick shares how each chapter of his life prepared him for this work, why faith must be lived as much as it’s believed, and what he’s learned by showing up, again and again, for people often facing overwhelming loss. We’ll also talk about the upcoming Chili Cook-Off fundraiser at Bruzze’s Brewery, a community event that helps fuel this important mission. This is a story about purpose that evolves, service that never retires, and hope that shows up with tools in hand. Todays Guest: Dick Forrester, Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church, Sheds of Hope Program Sheds of Hope Website: https://www.lopc-pca.org/sheds-of-hope Website: https://www.lopc-pca.org/sheds-of-hope-chili-fundraiser Phone: 706-485-4501 Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Second Chance Boutique https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/ Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit https://loffc.net/ https://www.facebook.com/ferofitoconee/