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A New Model Of Senior Adult Ministry In An Aged Society
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Book Synopsis A New Model of Senior Adult Ministry in an Aged Society by : Sunpil Kim
Download or read book A New Model of Senior Adult Ministry in an Aged Society written by Sunpil Kim and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The rapid aging of Korean and American society . . . has presented many significant challenges and opportunities for Korean churches and Korean-American churches alike. Many of existing church programs for older adults are no longer adequate or relevant for our graying congregations; consequently, there has been a growing need for a new model of senior adult ministry that can meet the diverse needs and expectations of older adults in an aged society. Inspired by the Rev. Dr. Gentzler’s ‘intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults,’ and based on A. Maslow’s theory of Hierarchy of Needs, the present paper has suggested a model of senior adult ministry shaped with the following three dimensions: ministry that provides a sense of belonging (community-oriented ministry), ministry that promotes a sense of usefulness (mission-and-service-oriented ministry), ministry that guides discovery of meaning and purpose (spirituality-oriented ministry). By applying this model of senior adult ministry, the present study has designed and implemented a project for boosting the integration of senior newcomers to the life of Korean Church of Atlanta UMC. The project consists of three programs: promoting senior newcomers’ participation in small groups, ‘Bible Stories with Hamuni & Habuji,’ and spiritual life review/spiritual autobiography writing group." -- Leaf [2].
Book Synopsis An Age of Opportunity by : Richard H. Gentzler
Download or read book An Age of Opportunity written by Richard H. Gentzler and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Ministering to Older Adults by : Donald Koepke
Download or read book Ministering to Older Adults written by Donald Koepke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century by : David P. Gallagher
Download or read book Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century written by David P. Gallagher and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide for Senior Adult Ministry Over one quarter of Americans are age fifty or older. This sizable group has unique needs and requires specialized ministry. In this resource, pastor to senior adults Dr. David Gallagher offers invaluable insights, practical ideas, and successful strategies for ministering effectively to people over 50. In this book you'll find: Ð THE BIG PICTURE AND NUTS AND BOLTS OF SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY. This book offers a fresh framework of ministry goals and vision, as well as the practical insights to accomplish them. It includes steps for effective senior adult ministry, characteristics of senior adults, ways to involve senior adults in ministry, and more! Ð 150 SOLID GOLD MINISTRY TIPS, TIME-SAVERS, AND LIFE-SAVERS. This priceless help will be useful to both those new and experienced at senior adult ministry. Ð POWERFUL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. These tested and proven-effective ideas help meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of seniors! Ð REPRODUCIBLE WORKSHEETS AND HANDOUTS. Found in most chapters, you'll find these reproducible helps invaluable for sparking creativity for all areas of senior adult ministry. A must-have, fresh, new resource for churches who truly desire to effectively reach everyone in their community.
Book Synopsis Practical Theology for Aging by : Derrell R. Watkins
Download or read book Practical Theology for Aging written by Derrell R. Watkins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn new approaches for strengthening the religious bonds of our aging population! Through Scripture, studies, and the personal experiences of religious leaders and congregants, Practical Theology for Aging offers new concepts for ministering to our older population. Each chapter looks at a different concern for the elderly and addresses it with the assurance that aging is part of God’s great work. From scientific models and case studies to passages from both the Old and New Testaments, this volume illuminates the power of faith in keeping the elderly whole and well. Practical Theology for Aging reveals several barriers to the spiritual wellness of our elders. These include society’s stereotypical views of frailty and incompetence in older people, the lack of common support by communities of faith, and the dissatisfaction of the elderly with outdated, traditional answers to their concerns of aging, suffering, and death. Each barrier can be overcome by utilizing the practical theology you will find in this book. Restated throughout the volume is the message that the journey into old age does not have to be filled with dread and fear but can be seen as a path to spiritual maturity. This book has practical suggestions that address: God’s purpose for aging—why do we have to grow old? sexual health for senior citizens the suffering and physical debilitation that sometimes accompany aging afflictions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and how to minister to the unresponsive the inclusion of spirituality in rehabilitation to heal the whole person after catastrophic illness or injury preaching to senior citizens as opposed to preaching to a younger congregation so much more! Practical Theology for Aging presents tips and strategies for spiritual advisement as well as traditional quotes and references reminding us to respect and honor our aging men and women. Whether you are a religious leader, caretaker, family member, or esteemed elder, this book is vital for strengthening spirituality in the elderly and promoting their inclusion into the religious community.
Book Synopsis A Vision for the Aging Church by : James M. Houston
Download or read book A Vision for the Aging Church written by James M. Houston and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Claiming a Frontier by : Robert W. McClellan
Download or read book Claiming a Frontier written by Robert W. McClellan and published by Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology California. This book was released on 1977 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Designing an Older Adult Ministry by : Richard H. Gentzler
Download or read book Designing an Older Adult Ministry written by Richard H. Gentzler and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the success of Designing a Ministry by, with, and for Older Adults, author Rick Gentzler gives readers new ways to develop and strengthen ministries with older adults, providing: information about the needs and life issues of older adults tools to help congregations evaluate their current situation models for ministry with older adults suggested resources For more information on ministries with older adults, contact the Center on Aging & Older Adult Ministries or call the toll-free number, 877.899.2780, extension 7177.
Download or read book The New Senior written by Charles Arn and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This collection includes...essays on: The state of mature adult ministry in America, Emerging trends in the age wave, Ageism: is it real in your church?, Why aren't more seniors being evangelized?, A new paradigm for ministry: middle adults, How small groups can strengthen your older adult ministry; and Bye bye rocking chair.
Book Synopsis Ministry With the Aging by : William M Clements
Download or read book Ministry With the Aging written by William M Clements and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ministry With the Aging--the one most frequently used textbook in seminary courses that deal with ministry and aging--is now available from The Haworth Press. Here is a genuinely useful and informative text in which an all-star cast of authors reflects on the current situation of the aged in our society. Ministry With the Aging encourages a deeper appreciation of the presence and role of aging people with contemporary religion, addresses the challenges that the church and society face in a rapidly aging society, and provides practical applications for an effective ministry with the aging. Each chapter, whether it focuses on the role of the elderly in the early church, death and dying, ageism, retirement, or caring for elderly parents, is written by an eminent scholar who has chosen only the most relevant issues for discussion. A past runner up for the “Book of the Year Award” by the Academy of Parish Clergy, Ministry With the Aging is a landmark volume that can offer theology students a unique and insightful look at how they can best meet the needs of their elderly parishioners.
Book Synopsis New Church Programs with the Aging by : Elsie Thomas Culver
Download or read book New Church Programs with the Aging written by Elsie Thomas Culver and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Capacity for Senior Adult Ministry in Smaller Church Congregations by :
Download or read book Capacity for Senior Adult Ministry in Smaller Church Congregations written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This thesis focuses on senior adult ministry expansion in small church congregation setting. Research suggests that with an expected increase of older adults in society, churches will also need to examine how they meet senior's physical, spiritual, and social needs. Senior adult ministry benefits both seniors and their families but also faces barriers. These barriers may include time and talent constraints, funding limitations, and inadequate training for church leadership. Smaller church congregations may be especially vulnerable to these barriers by nature of their size. This research examined attitudes toward senior adult ministry in a church with an average weekly attendance of fewer than 200 congregants. Through use of surveys and a focus group, the researcher found that attitudes toward senior adult ministry were positive and the church congregation supports possible expansion of these ministries. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that the church take steps to integrate these findings into meaningful ministry expansion. Future research in this area might include replicating the study in similar church congregations to determine if comparable outcomes are found and if these churches can collaborate in senior ministry expansion efforts."--leaf 4.
Book Synopsis Engaging in Ministry with Older Adults by : Dosia Carlson
Download or read book Engaging in Ministry with Older Adults written by Dosia Carlson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Senior Adult Ministry Expansion by : Shelly J. Kepner
Download or read book Senior Adult Ministry Expansion written by Shelly J. Kepner and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The increasing volume of adults age 65+ has required that community, state, and federal government programs and services reevaluate offerings in an effort to ensure senior adults are adequately supported. Similar preparation for this age wave is occurring within the faith-based communities. With the goal of increasing its senior adult ministry program participation, the purpose of this study was to investigate the wants and needs of aging adults in a large church located in the southern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The target respondents included age 55+ who were church members, attendees, or individuals utilizing the church's programs and services. Research results presented three critical components of a senior adult ministry program: (a) the importance of spiritual growth; (b) a desire for educational opportunities; and (c) a need for social activities and interaction. At the conclusion of the project several recommendations were presented to the church; one such recommendation included continuing to solicit survey response from all age cohorts in an effort to identify potential caregiver needs."--leaf 4.
Book Synopsis The Graying of the Church by : Richard H. Gentzler
Download or read book The Graying of the Church written by Richard H. Gentzler and published by Discipleship Resources. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without a doubt, both society and church congregations are graying. Life expectancy in the U.S. has increased from 47 years in 1900 to 77 years in 2000. The number of people age 65 years or older is expected to double in the next 25 years. The Graying of the Church is based on extensive research which indicates that leaders of older adult ministries want help in identifying new ministry models, ways to motivate older adults, and general resource information. All of these areas (and more ) are addressed by Gentzler in a very readable way. Gentzler's work addresses church leaders who plan and provide ministry with older adults; clergy; parish nurses; Christian educators; Stephen ministers; nurture, health, & welfare teams/committees; evangelism teams/committees.
Book Synopsis Aging & Ministry in the 21st Century by : Richard H. Gentzler
Download or read book Aging & Ministry in the 21st Century written by Richard H. Gentzler and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The church is in the hands of its elders. While the popular perception is that the aged are needy and infirm, Gentzler affirms that the majority of older adults have plenty to give. The church needs to tap into their wisdom, energy, experience, and talents. Gentzler stresses that older adult ministries need to be by and with elders as well as for them, since participants will represent all stages of retirement and activity levels. In addition to the practical issues of programming, Gentzler takes on more difficult topics of aging including chronic conditions, depression, and death. He also recommends that churches pay special attention to the needs of the Baby Boomer generation, since they are now becoming the older adults who will determine the church's path for years to come. "As Boomers have cycled through their various life stages, they passed through 'hippie' and 'yuppie' to become 'abbies': aging Baby Boomers," Gentzler writes. "But don't tell Boomers they're aging. ...They really do expect to stay young and see getting old as an option, rather than a reality." The Leader's Guide is here.
Book Synopsis Baby Boomers and Beyond by : Amy Hanson
Download or read book Baby Boomers and Beyond written by Amy Hanson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
