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Sheila Schuller Coleman is the firstborn child of Robert H. Schuller, the Founding Pastor of the Crystal Cathedral. Sheila has had a diverse career as a published author (curricula, children’s books, devotionals, and books on family), a public school teacher, and most recently as a private Christian school administrator for over 13 years. She is currently serving as the Director of Family Ministries at the Crystal Cathedral overseeing the Crystal Cathedral Pre-school, Academy, Middle School and High School, as well as the Children’s Ministries and Student Ministries of the Crystal Cathedral. As such, her life has been intertwined with families of all ages in multiple capacities. As a Christian leader she has mentored teachers, principals, preschool directors, youth pastors, and children’s pastors.

Sheila has an Ed. D. in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of California, Irvine. Sheila and her husband, Jim, have been happily married for almost 30 years. They have four grown sons who are involved in their own careers and academic pursuits.

May 08, 2008

Too old to change?

Dear Dr. Sheila, I am nearly forty years old. I am currently working in a job that I just barely tolerate. I would like to go back to college and complete my education but I don’t really know what I want to do with my life. Besides, the thought of going back to school is overwhelming, especially at my age. However, coming to the end of my life and feeling like I missed out on living my dream is depressing. How do I know what I should do? Too old to change?

Dear Never Too Old,

Believe it or not you are at the optimal age to go back to school, so if that’s all that’s stopping you, don’t let it! I was fifty when I entered the doctoral program and most of my colleagues were of a similar age. We are fortunate to live in a country where we have the freedom to make choices. And going back to school just might be the choice you’ll make.

It sounds like this is the perfect time for you to take stock of your life and God’s purpose for you. My parents taught me, “Only one life, ‘twil soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.” Ask yourself, “What’s my passion?” And, “If I threw my heart into my passion, would it glorify God?” Finally, pray and ask God to reveal your true purpose in life. You have the freedom to do anything you want! Choose to do something beautiful for God!

Sheila

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