A Message from Cindy
2022 Year in Review
Delivered to the 62nd Annual Meeting. Nay 2, 2022, Washington D.C.
"But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. " ~ I Corinthians 12:30
A recent article in the Harvard Business Review reminded its readers, “In the midst of uncertainty, having clarity of purpose and values helps guide organizations through their path to value creation and relevance. While leaders reimagine their [organizations’] place in the world, they also need to be clear and grounded about who they are…” [1]
These words reflect why PAHSA exists—to be a fellowship that supports its members to remain clear and grounded in the mission we share, to remember that our work in the service to and company of older adults is a valuable and sacred calling, to seek a more excellent way together, to pray for each other and to remind each that we are blessed to be called to this ministry.
This scripture, which serves as the biblical anchor for our 2022 Spring Conference will also guide and gird us throughout the year ahead. It is aspirational and timely and good for us to share and believe. And it leads us into the 13th chapter – known as the “love chapter.” The commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion justice and belonging is taking root within our organizations as a way to live out this goal of excellence, demonstrated in love.
For 62 years, PAHSA has been this strong fellowship of leaders committed to serving older adults through mission and faith and bound to each other in friendship trust, and generosity. Our mission not only defines PAHSA’s reason for existing, it sets the priorities of my work and service to you.
I also want to thank Dan Lindh, CEO of Presbyterian Homes & Services for giving me the privilege and blessing to serve as your Executive Director. Presbyterian Homes is my employer and also provides administrative and financial support to you. The best part of my job is at this intersection. And now for 10 years – I have been honored to serve God and you in this role.
I pray for you daily; naming member organizations, remembering the staff and residents, and you who are their leaders and stewards. As we emerge from COVID, we have all learned how to do so much so differently. And yet, the mission and values of our organizations remain as important, perhaps never so important, to navigate through myriad disruptions and rapid adaptations.
I appreciate the grace, encouragement and trust you have extended to me as I make every effort to keep us moving forward. The energy generated by our emergence from the difficult years of COVID gives me hope that together we will find that still more excellent way.
In faith,
Cindy Ray, Executive Director
[1] Six Leadership Paradoxes for the Post-Pandemic Era, by Paul Leinwand, Mahadeva Matt Mani and Blair Sheppard; Harvard Business Review, April 23, 2021
These words reflect why PAHSA exists—to be a fellowship that supports its members to remain clear and grounded in the mission we share, to remember that our work in the service to and company of older adults is a valuable and sacred calling, to seek a more excellent way together, to pray for each other and to remind each that we are blessed to be called to this ministry.
This scripture, which serves as the biblical anchor for our 2022 Spring Conference will also guide and gird us throughout the year ahead. It is aspirational and timely and good for us to share and believe. And it leads us into the 13th chapter – known as the “love chapter.” The commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion justice and belonging is taking root within our organizations as a way to live out this goal of excellence, demonstrated in love.
For 62 years, PAHSA has been this strong fellowship of leaders committed to serving older adults through mission and faith and bound to each other in friendship trust, and generosity. Our mission not only defines PAHSA’s reason for existing, it sets the priorities of my work and service to you.
- provide and encourage networking
- educational opportunities
- promote the ministries of its members
I also want to thank Dan Lindh, CEO of Presbyterian Homes & Services for giving me the privilege and blessing to serve as your Executive Director. Presbyterian Homes is my employer and also provides administrative and financial support to you. The best part of my job is at this intersection. And now for 10 years – I have been honored to serve God and you in this role.
I pray for you daily; naming member organizations, remembering the staff and residents, and you who are their leaders and stewards. As we emerge from COVID, we have all learned how to do so much so differently. And yet, the mission and values of our organizations remain as important, perhaps never so important, to navigate through myriad disruptions and rapid adaptations.
I appreciate the grace, encouragement and trust you have extended to me as I make every effort to keep us moving forward. The energy generated by our emergence from the difficult years of COVID gives me hope that together we will find that still more excellent way.
In faith,
Cindy Ray, Executive Director
[1] Six Leadership Paradoxes for the Post-Pandemic Era, by Paul Leinwand, Mahadeva Matt Mani and Blair Sheppard; Harvard Business Review, April 23, 2021
