This website by Compass Web MD contains more than 40 Health and Wellness brief slideshows on a wide variety of topics that can positively impact the health status of Seniors and retirees. It’s worth the time to selectively go through…
Christians may be free to “retire” from their occupation, but as disciples of Christ we aren’t ever free to retire from serving God and others. If we’re fortunate enough to be freed from the demands of working for a living,…
It’s not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It’s ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves — and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against…
Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to life expectancy — and these years aren’t just a footnote. In “Life’s Third Act,” Jane Fonda asks how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives. Fonda is…
When you think about retirement, what do you think about? Travel? Fishing? Golf? Simply not working? The retirement decision is an important one – for many reasons. Right thinking about retirement is critical for both the worker and for the…
In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespan, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, yes! Psychologist Laura Carstensen shows research that demonstrates that as people get older they become happier, more…
Writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness? He makes the case for taking up less space, and lays out three rules for editing your life. Photo by TED
Estate planning is an important aspect of your retirement planning. The main point of an estate plan is to provide for your beneficiaries and make it easy for them to carry out your wishes. There is a wide variety of…
Jared Diamond is the best selling author of Guns, Germs, and Steel. His work focuses on why cultures prosper or decline. In his TED Talk on aging, “How Societies Can Grow Old Better,” Diamond looks at how many different societies…
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Kelley Taylor Paris currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Regional Conference Retirement Plan. She previously served with distinction as Treasurer of the Central States Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, where she provided strong leadership in financial management, planning, and stewardship. Her experience and dedication continue to support the mission and financial strength of the church.
Alice Dent
Alice Dent, comes to this position with an ideal skill-set and experience background. With her educational and professional background, she is an immediate asset to the RCRP team in her administrative role as Executive Assistant to Executive Director, Dr. William Cox.
She believes in the philosophy of RCRP and it’s ministry the retirees who have spent a life of dedication and faithfulness to the church and society.
She consider that her life has been richly blessed by senior adults and their perspectives on life. The opportunity to give back and increase quality of life is fulfilling and enriching.
Benton Hampton
Benton Hampton, holding a B.S. Degree in Organizational Management from Oakwood University, is a multi-talented individual who excels as a curator, designer, and installer of captivating exhibits. With a background in structural engineering and architectural design, Benton’s expertise shines through in his meticulous curation of museum exhibits. He has left his mark as the structural/architectural exhibit designer and installer of the 2010 founding exhibit at the Oakwood University Clara B. Rock Museum in the Eva B. Dykes Library. Furthermore, Benton’s passion for preserving history and cultural distinctions led him to co-curate and install the remarkable 2023 founding exhibit at the Joseph W. McCoy Regional Retiree Cultural Center, as well as the Regional Conference Retirement Plan Legacy Lounge and corresponding corridors. His dedication to creating immersive and educational experiences showcases his commitment to sharing the rich heritage of Black people descended from the African diaspora.
Elder Yvonne Collins
Elder Yvonne Collins is God’s capable steward responsible for all aspects of RCRP’s finances including accounting, tax, treasury, audit, and analysis. With a thorough knowledge of money management and a passion to serve senior citizens, Elder Collins helps the RCRP Board of Directors and Executive Director make informed decisions vital to our success. She also oversees all human resource activities at RCRP. Because of her business expertise, humor, and gift of preaching, Elder Collins is often a featured speaker at campmeetings, conferences, and finance seminars. Prior to her work at RCRP, Elder Collins served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Lake Region Conference.
“It’s our turn to serve the pastors, educators, and Church staff who’ve served us and our children. By God’s grace, I’ll do everything in my power to protect their retirement funds and make sure our retirees enjoy their golden years.”
Dr. Delbert Baker
Dr. Delbert Baker has a wealth of expertise in education, administration and ministry. He brings valuable experience in denomination history and infrastructure, publications and in research and development avenues for the RCRP. Through the Association for Development, Enrichment, and Life-long Learning (ADEL), Dr. Baker explores cutting-edge avenues for serving pre-retirees and helping retirees in programing, potential building and development. He is also instrumental in establishing organizational goals, benchmarks, and measurable standards of success for RCRP. He has served the SDA Church in various leadership capacities including pastor, Message Magazine editor, Associate Director in the Ellen G. White Estate, administrator at Loma Linda University, president of Oakwood University, Vice-President of the General Conference and most recently President (Vice Chancellor) of the Adventist University of Africa in Nairobi Kenya.
“It is an honor to join the RCRP team in serving and enriching the lives and ministries of the dedicated retirees who have faithfully served. May God bless each retirees to continue to enjoy service and a richer and fuller retirement life. I look forward to the ministry we’ll facilitate and the community we’ll build.”
Elaine Allston
A commitment to accuracy and excellence, a gift for organization, a knack for problem-solving, and a love for working with others make Elaine Allston an amazing assistant director! Elaine has served RCRP since 2002 and is responsible for the retirement application process from start to finish. She’s the liaison between Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP); Regional Conferences; retirees, pre-retirees and their family members; and Capital Benefit Consultants (CBC) – the vendor that processes and pays retirees the retirement funds. In addition to answering all your retirement questions, Elaine ensures that the RCRP office operates smoothly, serves as Office Manager, plans our major meetings, and provides training to Regional Conference officers. Elaine has over 36 years of outstanding denominational church service. In her spare time, she loves to travel and has not met a beach she didn’t like! She has one adult daughter – Morgann Allston.
“Every day, I touch the lives of our retirees, and they touch my life too. I’ve heard some of the most inspiring stories and developed precious friendships with many of our retirees. It’s a blessing to serve the people who’ve selflessly served God’s kingdom.”
Dr. William T. Cox, Sr.
Dr. William T. Cox, Sr. leads and energizes the team of professionals who serve you. As Executive Director, he’s responsible for the strategic direction and long-term growth of RCRP. He works in close collaboration with the Board of Directors to identify and implement the organization’s priorities. Dr. Cox brings a passion for innovation while nurturing a culture of caring, personalized service. A seasoned leader, Dr. Cox has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over 40 years, including the roles of pastor, President of Allegheny West Conference, and chair of the RCRP board.
“The Regional Conference Retirement Plan exists to provide superior retirement services to the people who’ve faithfully served God in our churches, schools, and conferences. Being a part of the mission to help God’s people retire with dignity and maintain a comfortable lifestyle is truly rewarding.”
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