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EXPLORE THE SEVEN ESSENTIALS

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God's Purpose for Your Life Doesn't End at Retirement.

Discover how to grow spiritually, live with purpose, and make a lasting difference in your later years.

SEVEN ESSENTIALS FOR FINISHING WELL. THE STUDY

by Hal Habecker

What does the Bible say about growing older? Are there steps to consider as we work to finish the race well? Hal Habecker has pinpointed critical essentials to living and finishing life well.

We offer a SEVEN-part study with videos and a workbook. We hope you will join the Finishing Well Community of Believers who are learning and working toward the understanding of what it means to finish well. What is God's plan for your life?

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Finish Well: A Study of Biblical Lives

by Hal Habecker

This study examines the lives of several key biblical characters to explore how they concluded their earthly journeys—whether through strength, struggle, or redemption.

Through these lives and others, we learn that finishing well isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance, faithfulness, and trust in God’s grace until the end. We hope you enjoy this video series.

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MEET HAL

Hal Habecker

Hal is the founder and president of Finishing Well Ministries, launched on March 1, 2015. Prior to that, he served 21 years as the senior pastor of Dallas Bible Church, 14 years with the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, and 5 years on staff at First Baptist Church, Dallas. He and his wife, Vicki, have 3 children and six grandchildren. Hal is a graduate of Taylor University, Dallas Seminary, and Denver Seminary.

"As Christians reach retirement and their senior years, Finishing Well Ministries teaches each Christian to discover God's plan and purposes for the next season of their lives. During these crucial and significant years, we strive to grow in Christ and make a positive impact in the world through His strength. Finishing Well Ministries guides, empowers, and mobilizes seniors of all ages to celebrate the Biblical truth that God wants to use His aging followers to make a difference and strengthen His Work for future generations. Praise God for the unique purpose He has for each of us in this new chapter!"

Hal Habecker
Founder, Finishing Well Ministries

TAKE A FWM BIBLE COURSE.
What does the Bible say about growing older? Are there steps to consider as we work to finish the race and finish it well? How did characters in the Bible finish?

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LEAD A GROUP STUDY.
Leaders are men and women leading SEVEN Essentials studies, encouraging aging people everywhere to live intentionally with a growing sense of purpose in life.

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VIDEOS & PODCASTS
Media created to encourage & inspire Christians of all ages to understand what God's plan is for their lives. What's next? How can I do it well?

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WE BELIEVE...

... that growing older is not a period of decline but a season of unique opportunity to continue serving God, others, and the world around us. Through our curricula, resources, digital presence, and community engagement, we seek to inspire seniors to embrace their purpose and finish their lives well in every sense - spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and physically.