1. Developmental Stages for Women Mrs. Wanda Walborn Empower – October 19, 2013

2. Age of Identity Key Question: Who Am I? Timeline: 17: Childhood and adolescence 22: Early adult transition 28: Entering the adult world 33: Age 30 transition Characteristics: Identity Relationships Need models Develop understanding Need perspective, affirmation, feedback Inner life issues Resolving “little girl issues” Accountability Unbusy

3. Age of Contribution Key Question: What do I do? Timeline: 40: Settling down 45: Mid-life transition 50: Entering middle adulthood 55: Age 50 transition Characteristics: If Unmarried: Life investment Biological/Timing Issues Relationships (meaningful) Significance Intimacy/Affection

4. Age of Contribution Key Question: What do I do? Timeline: 40: Settling down 45: Mid-life transition 50: Entering middle adulthood 55: Age 50 transition Characteristics: If Married with Children: Family Pressures Balance marriage and family Need coaching for perspective Too busy

5. Age of Contribution Key Question: What do I do? Timeline: 40: Settling down 45: Mid-life transition 50: Entering middle adulthood 55: Age 50 transition Characteristics: Common: Rethink life purpose and mission Often move from relational to functional Cope with physical changes Half-time; second thoughts Dangers: dabble, plateau

6. Age of Investment Key Question: Invest in whom/ what? Timeline: 60: Culmination of middle adulthood 65: Late adult transition 70+: Late adulthood Characteristics: Making rest of life count Identify one more life mission Leaving legacy Finish well How best to minister to others Relationships Person of prayer, wisdom Savor life