In this insightful episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, Leisa Fox sits down with Dave Schwartz, Special Projects Director at Lutheran Church of Hope, to explore the powerful intersection of faith, work, and retirement. Dave introduces God’s Heart at Work, a meaningful event featuring keynote speaker Mary Andringa, Chair Emeritus of Vermeer Corporation. The event is designed to inspire business leaders to bring purpose and service into the final phase of their careers.
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Dave also opens up about his own experience with retirement. After stepping back from his previous career, Dave realized he wasn’t ready to slow down. Instead, he felt called to deepen his contributions to society. This led him to create the Agape Empowerment Center, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering one of the world’s poorest nations. Through his work, Dave illustrates how retirement can be a period of renewal, offering an opportunity to serve others in ways that one might not have had time for during a traditional career.
This episode offers valuable lessons for Iowa manufacturing executives nearing retirement, showing that stepping away from the boardroom doesn’t mean stepping away from purpose. Dave’s journey challenges the conventional notion of retirement, urging professionals to shift their focus from self to service and create a legacy that extends beyond their career. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and living with purpose at any stage of life. To learn more about the Agape Empowerment Center, go to https://www.agapeempowermentcenter.org/vision.