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Author : James D. Porter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (379 download)
Download or read book Developing Older Adults in the Local Church for the Purpose of Ministry written by James D. Porter and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard H. Gentzler
Publisher : Upper Room Books
ISBN 13 : 0881779059
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (817 download)
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.
Author : John Francis Few
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (965 download)
Download or read book Developing a Local Church Ministry for Older Adults written by John Francis Few and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald Koepke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317994418
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)
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 220 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 Fundamentalsdefining your audience, your mission, and the skills and existing programs that can be brought to the planning process Programming Possibilitiesspiritual 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 Togetherdeciding 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 : Williette B Morris
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Ministry to Adults written by Williette B Morris and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MINISTRY TO ADULTS: A Biblical Approach and Guide for the Local Church is a book about how to minister to younger and older adults in the local church. It unpacks the biblical basis, developmental characteristics, educational cycle for teaching, Bible study methods and techniques, curriculum development and programs, learning process, Sunday School, and much more for ministry with adults. Its purpose is to equip pastors, church and lay leaders, Bible study leaders, counselors, and Sunday school teachers for the ministry to adults in the local church. It is also useful as a supplementary textbook for students in Bible colleges and seminaries who are preparing for ministry. This book is part of a series of books on practical ministry in the local church under the ministry of Mission-Liberia, a Christian organization involved with the training, research, evangelism, and education of pastors, church leaders, and lay leaders in and beyond Liberia(TREE).
Author : Clyde E. Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (338 download)
Download or read book Development of a Ministry with Older Adults in the Local Church written by Clyde E. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James M. Houston
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830869522
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)
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.
Author : Kevin M. Watson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781628240580
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (45 download)
Download or read book The Class Meeting written by Kevin M. Watson and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Barbara Payne
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317839536
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)
Download or read book Gerontology in Theological Education written by Barbara Payne and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerontology in Theological Education: Local Program Development provides a source book for administrators and faculty in theological schools who are concerned about the increasing number of older persons in congregations and communities. Theoretical, theological, and practical chapters offer guidance to those interested in adventuring into aging for the first time or in revising present commitments.
Author : Robinson Graeme
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783659820700
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Including Older Adults in the Ministries of the Local Church written by Robinson Graeme and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book concerns ministry in the church by, with and to elderly people, and the need, particularly for the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Australia (C&MA) for a policy that addresses issues associated with older adult ministry. People are living longer and healthier, so the percentage of older people in the population is increasing. This increase is reflected in the church community. Despite the larger numbers of older adults in the church, there are no programs that are particularly designed to allow them to have an effective role in the ministries of the church. More importantly, there is no policy by which appropriate programs can be evaluated or developed. Developing a policy in the C&MA is challenging because of the need to cater for a wide range of ethnic congregations, and in particular for the significant number of Chinese and Vietnamese congregations that constitute the C&MA in Australia. There is an important connection between involvement, spiritual growth and well-being in older adults. The need for spiritual support and guidance increases with age. Providing an environment in which older adults can work towards spiritual growth is part of pastoral care.
Author : Joe Evans
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (127 download)
Download or read book Reincorporating Senior Adults in to the Life of a Local Church written by Joe Evans and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This DMIN research thesis’s problem concerns that some senior adults have grown complacent in their walk with God at Judson Baptist. In response to this problem, the researcher desired to implement a trend of encouraging all senior adults to become fully engaged in serving Christ. This senior adult minister wanted to reincorporate inactive members into the life of the church. As the seniors were encouraged to reactivate their status, their prayer life and faith walk may have improved. The problem was addressed by using a specific plan and understanding its objectives of overcoming apathy and indifference in church life. A sample of three-hundred fifty older adults at Judson Baptist consented to participate in this project. A survey interview collection method was implemented in encouraging seniors to continue growing in Jesus Christ. Prayer and faith may have been rejuvenated in members’ lives. This project study will encourage other senior adult ministers and pastors to reevaluate their age group’s significance in extending God’s kingdom. Hopefully, the research will ignite a flame of interest as to why seniors think as they do, why they act in their unique ways, how they can be encouraged to be mentors to the next generation, and how they can contribute to the growth of the church. All of these answers will benefit ministry to senior adults. This project will help incorporate older adults into the local church to fully implement the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).
Author : Dosia Carlson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1566995175
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (669 download)
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.
Author : Bob G Fuston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781653332625
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (326 download)
Download or read book Senior Adult Discipleship written by Bob G Fuston and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-11 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior Adult Discipleship is composed of nine essentials for doing quality Christian education for the senior adult age group. This age group is generally thought of as adults who are age sixty-five and older. Church leaders simply must be led to address this major segment of believers and especially new members now. Churches will soon discover baby boomers are already joining the retirement ranks. The impact of this growth is already being felt in churches and in society. This book will help pastors, church staff members, church lay leaders, and church members to commit themselves to make a difference for Christ through quality discipleship of senior adults. To fail to disciple current and new Christians, including those who are senior adults, is unacceptable in light of the urgency of Jesus in commissioning the early disciples. The senior adult age group is important to the enrichment of this special group and the overall work of Christ in the ministry of local churches. Furthermore, the concern of this book is not just to suggest ways to minister to senior adults. Rather, the book also emphasizes providing resources for leading senior adults themselves to engage in ministry. This book is part of a series that provides the essentials for effective church ministry to all age groups. The titles of the books in this series are as follows: Preschool Christian Education; Children's Christian Education; Youth/Collegiate Christian Education; Adult Christian Education. An additional book, Christian Education Leadership, provides a comprehensive overview of Christian education for all ages.Bernard M. Spooner, Ph.D., general editor, has a lifetime of experience in helping churches, including fifteen years as a local church minister and more than three decades as a seminary and university professor and denominational leader. He served as the first dean of what is now the Graduate School of Ministry of Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas.
Author : David P. Gallagher
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1597526630
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (975 download)
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.
Author : Marvin W. Cropsey
Publisher : Kingswood Books
ISBN 13 : 1426766203
Total Pages : 710 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012 written by Marvin W. Cropsey and published by Kingswood Books. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Discipline sets forth the plan by which we United Methodists govern ourselves. It reflects our understanding of the Church and of what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ. The Discipline includes our church Constitution, our history, our doctrinal standards, and our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ, as well as practical processes through which our congregations connect and support each other to reach the world.
Author : Montie S. Pentecost
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (992 download)
Download or read book The Development of the Senior Adult Ministry in the Local Church written by Montie S. Pentecost and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United Methodist Church
Publisher : United Methodist Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 1501833227
Total Pages : 806 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2016 written by United Methodist Church and published by United Methodist Publishing House. This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The church is a community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ. It is the redeemed and redeeming fellowship in which the Word of God is preached by persons divinely called, and the sacraments are duly administered according to Christ's own appointment. Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the church seeks to provide for the maintenance of worship, the education of believers, and the redemption of the world." - From the Preamble to the Constitution of The United Methodist Church The product of over 200 years of General Conferences of the denominations that form The United Methodist Church, the Discipline is the current statement of how United Methodists agree to live together. It acknowledges the past and addresses the future. Updated through the actions of the 2016 General Conference, the new Discipline includes a complete listing of bishops from Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury through the 2016 episcopal elections as well as a revised historical statement, an expanded index, and six parts: The Constitution General Book of Discipline Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task The Ministry of All Christians Social Principles Organization and Administration
