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ISBN 13 : 9781571530653
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Dimensions of Older Adult Ministry written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Lyon Morgan
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ISBN 13 : 9781571530592
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Dimensions of Older Adult Ministry written by Richard Lyon Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald Koepke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131799440X
Total Pages : 234 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 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.
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 : Richard H. Gentzler
Publisher : Upper Room Books
ISBN 13 : 9780881772692
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (726 download)
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.
Author : Sunpil Kim
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (123 download)
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].
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (857 download)
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.
Author : General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher : Cokesbury
ISBN 13 : 1501830163
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Guidelines Adult Ministries written by General Board Of Discipleship and published by Cokesbury. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adult ministry life span is the greatest and most diverse of any age level because it can encompass seven (or more) decades. An adult ministry that includes all adults encourages people to grow and mature in faith so they may be vital disciples for a lifetime. Your congregation will have decided what kind of structure is needed to plan for adult faith formation and discipleship. Your position title may be Coordinator of Adult Ministries, Team Leader for Adult Discipleship, Coordinator of Singles Ministries, or some other title indicating that you are a leader in adult ministries. Your role is to keep the big picture of adult faith formation and discipleship in view and to help develop a comprehensive strategy that is appropriate for your congregation’s context. Regardless of your title, church size, or structure this Guideline is designed to help equip you in leading adult ministries in your congregation. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.
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 : 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 : David O. Moberg
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136388591
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)
Download or read book Aging and Spirituality written by David O. Moberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the spiritual dimensions of aging through science, theory, and practice! During the later years of life, many people devote energy to a process of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Yet their family, friends, clergy, and the helping professionals who work with them are not always prepared to understand or deal with the spiritual concerns of their clients. Aging and Spirituality provides a unique, far-reaching overview of this long-neglected field. Divided into four independent but interwoven sections, this landmark book covers the spiritual realm with scientific rigor and deep human understanding. Aging and Spirituality comprehensively surveys the issues of spirituality, from the groundwork of basic definitions to detailed assessments of the role spirituality plays in the lives of the elderly and suggested directions for further research. This book's unique approach combines scholarly research and practical nuts-and-bolts suggestions for service delivery. By drawing from many disciplines and professions, it offers fresh perspectives to even those practitioners already familiar with the most effective spiritual techniques their own field can offer. Aging and Spirituality answers such common questions as: What are the spiritual needs of people later in life? Is there any solid evidence that prayer changes things? How is spirituality related to physical and mental health? Does spirituality matter when people know they are dying? How can we measure spiritual wellness and assess the outcomes of activities intended to enhance it? Will attention to spirituality aggravate or alleviate the losses--of friends, family, health, youth--that so often occur during old age? Aging and Spirituality provides a much-needed resource for health care professionals, clergy, social workers, and counselors working with geriatric clients. By integrating spiritual issues into the theoretical framework of social gerontology, Aging and Spirituality will help you understand the scientific foundations, practical applications, and public policy implications of spirituality for older adults.
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 : Richard H. Gentzler
Publisher : Upper Room Books
ISBN 13 : 9780881775402
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (754 download)
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.
Author : Miriam Dunson
Publisher : Witherspoon Press
ISBN 13 : 9781571530455
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Older Adult Ministry written by Miriam Dunson and published by Witherspoon Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 142675518X
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 - Adult Ministries written by General Board Of Discipleship and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adult ministry life span is the greatest and most diverse of any age level because it can encompass seven (or more) decades. An adult ministry that includes all adults encourages people to grow and mature in faith so they may be vital disciples for a lifetime. Your congregation will have decided what kind of structure is needed to plan for adult faith formation and discipleship. Your position title may be Coordinator of Adult Ministries, Team Leader for Adult Discipleship, Coordinator of Singles Ministries, or some other title indicating that you are a leader in adult ministries. Your role is to keep the big picture of adult faith formation and discipleship in view and to help develop a comprehensive strategy that is appropriate for your congregation’s context. Regardless of your title, church size, or structure this Guideline is designed to help equip you in leading adult ministries in your congregation. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more. To see a full list of Guidelines, search by typing keywords: “Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016,” and click “search”.
Author : Alvin Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (188 download)
Download or read book Older Adult Ministry and Program Manual written by Alvin Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mary Dow Patterson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Ministry to Senior Citizens written by Mary Dow Patterson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
