2026 FINISHING WELL MINISTRIES
leadership conference
November 12-14
Key Speakers
Hal Habecker
Dr. Hal Habecker is the founder and president of Finishing Well Ministries, which he launched in 2015 to encourage and equip aging Christians to actively pursue God’s calling in the years ahead. A longtime pastor and ministry leader, Hal previously served 21 years as Senior Pastor of Dallas Bible Church and 14 years with the Christian Medical & Dental Associations.
He and his wife, Vicki, have 3 children and six grandchildren. Hal graduated from Taylor University, Dallas Seminary, and Denver Seminary.
MIke Grayson
Mike Grayson brings extensive experience in business leadership, operations, and organizational development. Throughout his career, he has worked with teams and leaders to navigate change, strengthen organizations, and pursue meaningful results. Mike brings a practical leadership perspective to conversations about purpose, influence, and making the years ahead count.
Verdell Davis Krisher, Author
Verdell Davis Krisher is an author, speaker, educator, and longtime Christian ministry leader. She previously served as headmistress of a private Christian school and as an educational consultant, and has served on the boards of several Christian organizations. Her speaking ministry has included conferences and gatherings associated with Focus on the Family and Bill and Gloria Gaither.
She is also the author of Let Me Grieve, But Not Forever, published by Thomas Nelson, as well as Riches Stored in Secret Places and Someday When I Am Old, published in 2010.
Ken Wilgus, PhD
Dr. Ken Wilgus is a licensed psychologist, author, and sought-after speaker with more than 30 years of experience. He is the author of Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and co-host of the podcast by the same name. Ken regularly speaks on parenting, marriage, family, faith, and successfully launching the next generation into adulthood.
Randy Marshall,PhD
Dr. Randy Marshall is a speaker, author, communication expert, and longtime ministry leader with more than 35 years of experience helping people grow as leaders and communicators. He also leads an intergenerational mentoring ministry at Watermark Community Church, encouraging older adults to invest their experience and faith in future generations.
Jerry Wiles
Jerry Wiles is President Emeritus of Living Water International and a longtime leader in the global Orality Movement. An author, speaker, former pastor, and ministry leader, Jerry has spent decades advancing relational approaches to evangelism, disciple-making, and leadership development around the world.
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It is a joy to invite you to be part of our upcoming leadership conference this November 12-14. God has raised FWM to be part of a movement to recapture His divine purposes as our years increase. Let’s encourage each other. Bring a friend from your church. Let’s celebrate His call on our lives in these critically important years of life together.
CAPTURING GOD'S VISION FOR OUR ADVANCING YEARS
I'm joyful to invite you to our upcoming leadership conference, November 12-14. God has raised FWM to be part of a movement to recapture His divine purposes as our years increase. Let’s encourage each other. Bring a friend from your church. Let’s celebrate His call on our lives in these critically important years of life together.
JOIN US! We will provide for your room and board for those dates. A block of rooms is reserved. We’ll provide for your room and board. Make your own arrangements to come to Dallas/Plano, and we’ll do the rest. It’s a step of faith we’d like to take to encourage, build, and equip you as you follow Christ as our years advance. JOIN US!
Details and Registration
2026 Leadership Conference | Finishing Well Ministries
This conference will focus on men and women who –
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Identify with the vision of FWM and want to learn more about the incredible value of our aging years. What do the Scriptures teach?
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Learn more about leading the7 Essentials and their impact in the church
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Implement a FWM vision in your church and develop a more intentional ministry for aging adults in your church
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Grow in learning more about the issues facing us in our growing older years and explore options in meeting those needs
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Listen to and learn from others who are leading successful ministries in their churches and share notes
If these are your concerns and interests, JOIN US!
We will have major presentations and breakout sessions on the important issues of the aging season. We will worship and fellowship together as we listen to and learn from one another.
· Building a church-wide legacy ministry in your church
· The power of generational impact in the church – influencing generations following you (mentoring, apprenticing, coaching, being present with)
· Impacting your adult kids and grandkids
· Building trust with your church leadership
· Developing as a leader
· Dementia and ALZ
· The importance of relationships
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to write me at hal@finishingwellminsitries.org.
Looking forward to seeing you in Plano.
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