Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s

Book Description

Our 50s and 60s are two decades with unique opportunities and challenges.

Perhaps you are becoming an empty-nester, considering or entering retirement, caring for elderly parents, or welcoming grandchildren. This stage of life is new and different, but the joyful call of following Jesus is the same.

In Not Old, Not Young, Not Done, you’ll find encouragement to faithfully follow Jesus through the ups and downs of this season. No matter what the specific circumstances you might find yourself in during the “afternoon of life,” author Christopher Ash speaks truth to the heart.

You’ll be invigorated to walk intentionally through this fresh season of fruitfulness. As you thoughtfully consider your circumstances, you’ll be strengthened to do what God calls you to now, and you’ll be preparing your heart and habits for the years to come. 

Reflection questions are included and could be used for discussion with close friends or a spouse.

Author

Christopher Ash has been a pastor and is now an author and Writer-in-Residence at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was Director of the Proclamation Trust’s Cornhill Training Course from 2004 to 2015. He is married to Carolyn, and they have four children and ten grandchildren.

Endorsements

"The period of time between middle age and old age has not yet been given a name, but with characteristic wisdom, warmth and insight, Christopher Ash has provided us with a navigational map to chart our progress. The unique privileges, challenges and opportunities of this era are to be enjoyed rather than endured as we follow Jesus and seek to make a difference for his kingdom."
--Alistair Begg, Bible Teacher, Truth For Life; Previous Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Cleveland; Author, Pray Big and The Christian Manifesto

"In our fifties and sixties it can be so easy, so comfortable, to step back from serving in the church, stop getting involved in the lives of needy people, and simply settle into a comfortable spirituality that lacks passion for prayer and for new discoveries in the Bible. In this book, Christopher Ash kindly nudges us out of complacency, encouraging us to steward this particular season of life for the kingdom of God."
--Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher and author of the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series

"This book is a lifebuoy to lift you out of the ‘Sea of Disappointment’ and put you on the ‘Path of Contentment’ as you navigate your fifties and sixties. But whatever your age, you will be steadied and strengthened by this pastoral gem from Christopher Ash. I found myself face to face with familiar griefs but also such comforting remedies. The lies we breathe are destabilising us—here is real stabilising truth and love."
--Simon Manchester, Retired Senior Minister, St. Thomas' North Sydney, Australia

"I wasn’t aware that I needed this, but Christopher has written a profoundly helpful challenge to take up the cross of Christ in our fifties and sixties rather than settle into a duvet of comfort or drift into a pattern of complaint. It’s all delivered with the warmth of a friend—typical of Christopher’s writing—and did me much good."
--Matt Fuller, Senior Pastor of Christchurch Mayfair, London; author of Perfect Sinners

Additional Information

Cover: Softcover
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Publication Date: 2025