Emily Stirewalt is a pastor at Resurrection who leads Silver Link, a unique ministry dedicated to caring for older adults. Her journey to this position has been one of faith, transformation, and discovering the true meaning of family.Caring for Those Others Might Forget Emily leads the Silver Link Ministry, reaching out to older adults who are homebound or living in care facilities. They provide worship services and loving companionship to this sometimes overlooked population.Called to This Work Emily has always felt a connection to older adults. Growing up in a close-knit church community shaped her faith and planted a seed of compassion within her. A woman serving as a campus minister later inspired her to answer her own calling within the church.Overcoming Challenges, Finding Her Path Emily faced setbacks in her early career, but God's love and guidance led her back into ministry. It was through chaplaincy work that she confirmed her desire to adopt and foster children, feeling a profound connection to those who may feel orphaned or alone.Building a Beautiful Family Emily and her husband Randall both wanted to foster and adopt. Their beautiful family has grown through amazing circumstances. They adopted their oldest daughter, and then welcomed a biological child only eight days later! Emily shares their incredible journey as testament to how God makes a way.
