Engaging the Aging in Ministry
Author | : Elmer Otte |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1981-01-01 |
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ISBN | : 9780960293858 |
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Author | : Elmer Otte |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1981-01-01 |
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ISBN | : 9780960293858 |
Author | : James M. Houston |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2011-10-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830869522 |
James M. Houston and Michael Parker believe now is the time for the church to offer ministry to its increasing numbers of seniors and to benefit from ministry they can offer. They issue an urgent call to reconceive the place and part of the elderly in the local congregation, showing that seniors aren't the problem--they are the solution.
Author | : Dosia Carlson |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 1997-10-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1566995175 |
In these pages congregations will find information about the aging process as well as about implications for ministry. In addition to being beneficial for churches and synagogues, this book has a place in seminary education. Study groups may find especially useful the "Points to Ponder" page concluding each chapter. The questions found on those pages can also stimulate older readers to reflect on their life pilgrimage. If the illustrations sprinkled generously throughout the book motivate readers to adapt ideas or create their own responses to identified needs, then faithful engagement can result.
Author | : Mark Bergmann |
Publisher | : Concordia Publishing House |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780570038337 |
Author | : Richard H. Gentzler |
Publisher | : Upper Room Books |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2018-05-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0881779059 |
A companion to the author's earlier book Designing an Older Adult Ministry (Discipleship Resources, 1999), this book will provide new information and outline ways to develop and strengthen ministries by, with, and for older adults that can, and will, enhance the spiritual growth and well-being of people of all ages. The church is beginning to recognize that there are vast numbers of older people in its membership. It is becoming aware of its indebtedness to them for the leadership, support, service, and faith that has made the church of today possible. The church is uniquely positioned to help older adults respond to the challenges of aging; to see the tremendous potentialities in the lives of older adult for making the church and community better; and to assist older people as they experience new meaning and purpose in their later lives. Chapters include "Why Older-Adult Ministries?"; "Understanding the Aging Process"; "Aging and the Spiritual Journey"; "The New Seniors: Boomers?"; "Intentional Ministry by, with, and for Older Adults"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Local Church"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Conference"; "Congregational Care Ministry"; "Additional Ideas for Intentional Ministry"; and "Trends in Aging." Appendixes include a "Facts about Aging" quiz, information on creating and using older adult surveys, and suggested resources for further reading and study.
Author | : Donald Koepke |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2013-10-18 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 131799440X |
Learn how to focus your ministry’s programs and services on the elderly By 2030, 20% of the people living in the United States will be age 65 or older, with unique spiritual needs that can affect their physical and mental well-being. Ministering to Older Adults answers the critical need for a ministry that doesn’t center primarily on youth and families in its outreach, instead presenting a step-by-step guide to developing a ministry for the aged that is focused on the needs and resources of each congregation. This program has been used effectively with nearly 50 congregations, both large and small, to create a focused older adult ministry. No two congregations are alike. The resources, perspectives, and skills of each congregation are different, as are the needs of its members. Ministering to Older Adults provides a framework for use by planning groups within communities of any religious tradition. The book presents a process that includes essential questions that allow planning groups to develop answers that fit the needs, cultural, history, and structure of their individual congregations. Ministering to Older Adults is divided into three sections: “The Fundamentals”—defining your audience, your mission, and the skills and existing programs that can be brought to the planning process “Programming Possibilities”—spiritual needs based on the aging process, continued learning for older adults, opportunities to serve and be served, providing quality pastoral care, and community building “Putting it All Together”—deciding on a direction, using desired outcomes for evaluation, establishing target dates, and ongoing evaluation Ministering to Older Adults also includes forms and charts to help in the planning process. The book is an invaluable resource for clergy, ministry committees and planning groups, and staff persons responsible for older adult ministries.
Author | : Amy Hanson |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2010-06-29 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0470632941 |
How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half Offers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults Focuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations A volume in the Leadership Network series The author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.
Author | : J. I. Packer |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2014-01-31 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433541092 |
Thinning hair, failing eyesight, and arthritic hands reveal an inescapable truth: we're only getting older. But that doesn't mean we should simply sit back and take it easy. In Finishing Our Course with Joy, renowned theologian and author J. I. Packer challenges us to embrace old age as an opportunity for continued learning, careful planning, and heartfelt discipleship. Packer's pastoral words and personal stories encourage us to press on toward the upward call of God with endurance and grace—that we might continue to glorify God in our aging and finish our lives with joy.
Author | : Timothy Paul Jones |
Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2019-11-15 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1535932805 |
Every church is called to some form of family ministry, but this calling requires far more than adding another program to an already-packed schedule. The most effective family ministries refocus every church process to engage parents in discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart. In this second edition, Jones expands the definition of family ministry, and broadens the book's focus to address urban perspectives and family ministry in diverse settings.
Author | : Deborah Kay Uchtman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Church work with older people |
ISBN | : |