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Welcome Cliff Tadema founder of ElderCare Ministries. You are in for a real treat with this interview. Cliff shares his story from financial advisor to becoming a pastor, and bringing it all together for his inspiration of Eldercare Ministries. Learn about the ElderCare chaplains and be inspired by the stories he shares of the chaplains’ work. His closing words will bring a tear to your eye. It did for me! Cliff was born in Lupwe, Nigeria, the son of missionary parents. He spent 20 years in business, primarily the financial sector. He was a Certified Financial Planner, Investment Advisor and licensed in insurance, real estate and securities. As an entrepreneur he started multiple companies. In 1983 Cliff became the pastor for Christ The King Community Church in Anacortes, WA. He subsequently pastored churches of over 1000 people. For 10 years he acted as the National Director of Pastors for The CTK Network, an evangelical non-denominational network of churches. In that role he trained pastors and ministry leaders. Learn in the podcast how Cliff’s wife Caryn was the force that drove him to create ElderCare Ministries. Caryn’s career has involved working with elders since 1984, she also has a degree in Gerontology, (the study of aging), is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and a Certified Senior Advisor. So a perfect inspiration! Visit eldercareministries.org to learn more about Cliff's work and the ministry, including information on becoming an ElderCare Chaplain in your area. Cliff is the author of The Prayer Adventure, a prayer devotional journal. As always, thanks for listening. Be sure to follow us here at Senior Moments. We appreciate your support of what we do. loveasenior.org