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
A Story of Embrace: Anna
A Story of Embrace: Resurrection Church
A Story of Embrace: Cornerstone Church
A Story of Embrace: Dan
A Story of Embrace: Nichole
A Story of Embrace: Ian

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 “Be’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.

A Story of Embrace: Anna

Anna, a holocaust survivor, shares her story with the help of her caregiver.

A Story of Embrace: Resurrection Church

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

A Story of Embrace: Cornerstone Church

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

A Story of Embrace: Dan

Dan Byrne (Ottawa City Lead, Connecting Streams Ministries), shares his experience with an Embrace Ministries team as they connect with the elderly at Peter D. Clark long term care facility. He encourages us not to give up because a harvest will be seen over time.

A Story of Embrace: Nichole

Nichole (Embrace Team Member, Cedarview Alliance Church) shares the story of how she has engaged the youth at Cedarview Alliance Church with a nearby Seniors’ Residence. The impact for Christ they have had on each others’ lives is immeasurable.

A Story of Embrace: Ian

Ian (Embrace Team Leader, Cedarview Alliance Church) shares the story of how his family and church seized the opportunity to serve the elderly at Westpointe Retirement Residence. Through the sharing of Christ, both the elderly and those serving have been impacted and blessed.

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 “Be’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.