With deep insight and pastoral warmth, Apostle Korsah, Area Head for Nkawkaw, challenged ministers to see retirement not as an end but as a new beginning of purpose and peace, as he addressed participants at the ongoing Seminar for Ministers and Their Wives Who Will Retire by 2035. The seminar, being held from 14th to 16th October 2025 at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, continued on 15th October with his thought-provoking presentation on the theme “Mental Health Preparation for Retirement.”
Apostle Korsah emphasised the crucial role of psychological wellbeing in ensuring a smooth and fulfilling transition into retirement. He explained that the goal of every retiree should be to maintain both emotional and life satisfaction after active service. Citing Ecclesiastes 3:1, he noted that “retirement has its purpose and importance,” reminding ministers that good mental health is vital in all phases of life.
Apostle Korsah defined mental health as a person’s emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, stressing that “we cannot maintain balanced mental wellbeing without the God factor because, the Word of God is a great therapy for mental health.” He observed that retirement often brings about psychological changes such as loss of memory, routine, and identity, particularly among individuals whose sense of worth is tied to their office or ministry role. “At retirement, you may feel deserted in your own space because, as they say, out of sight is out of mind,” he stated.
He also noted that feelings of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety about relevance are common during retirement. “In active ministry, you are surrounded by people, but at retirement, you may find yourself all alone. Reduce your dependence on position now so that you can adjust better later,” he advised.
Apostle Korsah identified several factors affecting mental health in retirement, including financial preparedness, physical health, and social connection. He cautioned that while strength naturally diminishes with age, maintaining meaningful relationships with family and friends can help one cope emotionally. “Develop a sense of purpose through faith; exercise your spirit through reading and prayer,” he encouraged, adding that retirees should utilise their wealth of experience to mentor others.
To prepare mentally for retirement, Apostle Korsah recommended cultivating a positive outlook on life, practising gratitude and optimism, setting personal goals, volunteering, building social ties, and maintaining a daily routine. “See retirement as a transition from one stage to another, not an end,” he urged. He further encouraged retirees to live within their means, engage in mental activities such as reading and writing, and seek professional counselling when needed.
In conclusion, Apostle Korsah reminded ministers that retirement is not withdrawal but a redirection of purpose. “It’s a transition, not a termination,” he reiterated, urging all to embrace the next phase of life with faith, gratitude, and a renewed sense of mission.
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