Resource Videos

This collection of videos is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to help in a seniors’ residence—whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your understanding.


Browse the list below to find topics that interest you, then scroll down to watch the videos at your own pace.

    INTRODUCTORY VIDEOS

    • Answer the Call
    • Who Will Go?

    WHY EMBRACE IS NEEDED

    • Embrace Team Members and Residents Speak
    • One Church’s Story of Adopting a Residence
    • Thoughts From the Leader of a Retirement Community
    • Spiritual Need
    • Sharing Christ
    • Resurrection Church: An Embrace Story
    • Cornerstone Church; An Embrace Story

    GOOD NEWS CHOIR

    GOING DEEPER

    • Bringing Love and Spiritual Care to Those with Dementia
    • The Power of Music for Individuals Loving with Dementia
    • A Panel Discussion
    • The B’s When Visiting an Elderly Friend in Residence
    • Engaging Residents in a Life-giving Worship Service
    • Sharing Christ With Your Elderly Friend

    GOING DEEPER: Treasuring Life

    • Part 1: MAID Comes to Canada
    • Part 2: A Biblical View of End-of-Life Care
    • Part 3: Choices and the Church

    Introductory Videos

    Answer the Call

    A 2:48 minute video that highlights the need and opportunity to bring Christ to Seniors.  This video can be used in your church to introduce Embrace Ministries.

    Who Will Go?

    A 3:15 minute video that highlights the opportunity that YOU have to bring hope, love and the Gospel to a local Seniors Residence. This video can be used in your church to introduce Embrace Ministries.

    Why Embrace is Needed

    Embrace Team Members and Residents Speak

    A variety of people, Embrace Ministry team members and residents, share their experiences.

    One Church’s Story of Adopting a Seniors Residence

    Hear how Shirley answered God’s Call to share the Gospel with seniors in Montreal.

    Thoughts From the Leader of a Retirement Community

    Lynda Clingen, General Manager of a seniors residence, talks about her journey working with, serving, and learning from seniors.

    Spiritual Need

    Irene Williams, a Christian in a seniors residence, speaks of the spiritual needs where she lives.

    Sharing Christ

    Verena Diefenbacher shares the Gospel, weaving her life story with her faith journey.

    Resurrection Church: An Embrace Story

    Megan Kenney, Resurrection Church,  shares their story, and blessing. when serving in a Residence.

    Cornerstone Church: An Embrace Story

    Pastor Dan, Cornerstone Church, shares how their Embrace Ministries Team has impacted the seniors residences in their community.

    Good News Choir

    Invite them to your residence!

    These amazing choir members have a heart for brining worship to the elderly. Connect with them today to invite them into your adopted Residence for a special time of worship.

    Use the contact form to let us know you’re interested.

     

    Going Deeper

    Bringing Love and Spiritual Care to Those with Dementia

    Connie Coburn is a Registered Nurse and a Brain Injury Navigator. In this training she provides a brief overview of dementia, offering some strategies to connect with and really support people with dementia.

    The Power of Music for Individuals Living with Dementia

    Join Dr. Cheryl Jones and discover how music can play an important role in the ministry and support of the individual living with the outcomes of dementia

    A Panel Discussion

    During our 2025 Beautiful Feet Conference, we hosted a Q&A Panel Discussion.  Join Lynda Clingen, Dan Wallis and Bill Goodrich as they respond to a range of questions posed by our audience.

    The B’s When Visiting an Elderly Friend in Residence

    Lynda Clingen (Embrace Ministries) speaks with Bill Goodrich (God Cares Ministries) about best practices when visiting with an elderly friend in Residence.

    Engaging Residents in a Life-giving Worship Service

    Manasseh chats with Bill Goodrich (God Cares Ministries) about bringing meaningful worship to the elderly in Residence.

    Sharing Christ With Your Elderly Friend

    Gabe McReynolds (Embrace Ministries) and Bill Goodrich (God Cares Ministries) discuss ways to share Christ with our elderly friends in Residence.

    Going Deeper: Treasuring Life

    An interview with Dr. David Guretzki, President and Resident Theologian, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and Julia Beazley, Director of Public Policy, EFC.

    This interview, split into 3 parts, offers powerful, timely and practical information for anyone ministering to the vulnerable elderly.

    MAID Comes to Canada

    (Part 1 of 3)

    A discussion presented by Embrace Ministries.

    A Biblical View of End-of-Life Care

    (Part 2 of 3)

    A discussion presented by Embrace Ministries.

    MAID: Choices and the Church

    (Part 3 of 3)

    A discussion presented by Embrace Ministries.