Finishing Well: Finding Purpose in Retirement Beyond Healthcare
Retirement is a transition many look forward to, but how can Christian healthcare professionals navigate this season with purpose, faith, and joy? In this episode of CMDA Matters, we share a powerful CMDA livestream featuring Pastor Bert Jones, CMDA’s VP of Missions & Member Care, and Dr. Steve Sartori, founder of CMDA’s Coaching Ministry. Together, they explore what it means to finish well, stay intentional, and embrace God’s calling in this new stage of life. Drawing from Paul’s words to Timothy about keeping the faith, this conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical guidance for anyone preparing for retirement.
Tune in for insights on finding fulfillment beyond your healthcare career and stepping into retirement with confidence and joy.
Whether you’re nearing retirement or simply thinking ahead, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical steps to finish strong!
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Meet Our Guest(s):
Steven J. Sartori, MD, FAAFP, ACC is a certified life and leadership coach who helps doctors and other healthcare professionals optimize well-being and maximize influence. A graduate of The Medical College of Wisconsin, he has been chief of staff at two hospitals, faculty member for a family medicine residency program, and chief medical officer for a community health center. He has served CMDA as a board member and founding Director of the Center for Well-Being. He is married, with two daughters and five grandchildren, and enjoys traveling and sports. An avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, he can sometimes be seen wearing a cheesehead.
Pastor Bert Jones, ACC, Pastor Bert serves as the Vice President of Missions & Member Care for the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) in Bristol, TN. In this role, Bert oversees all the mission outreach ministries of the CMDA as well as the Center for Well-being. Bert also serves as the Chaplain & a Coach for CMDA. Bert is a certified ACC Coach with the ICF (International Coaching Federation). ICF is the gold standard in coaching accreditation. He also holds a CCLC (Certified Christian Leadership Coach) with Coach Approach Ministries (CAM). Since 1988 Bert has led multiple teams across the street and around the world. Bert has traveled on 5 different Continents and to over 36 different Countries to teach and preach the Gospel. He is active in Leadership development and coaching nationally and internationally. His heart is to coach leaders to discover God’s purpose and plan for their lives and reach their God given potential. Bert is the author of the book “A Leadership Journal from a Leader’s Journey” published by CMDA in 2022. He also coauthored the books “Servant Leadership Proverbs” and “Leadership Proverbs” with Dr. David Stevens. Bert is also the author of “Practical Youth Ministry” published by Bristol books. Bert frequently writes and teaches on the subject of leadership. Bert is also a certified instructor for the Perspectives in World Missions Course.
