Aging from a
Theological Perspective
Certification Course in Older-Adult Ministry
If you are involved in the Certification Program at Wesley Theological Seminary, or are interested in taking a seminary course in older-adult ministry, or are participating in the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Certification Program in Older-Adult Ministries, the following course is being offered at Wesley Theological Seminary:
Course Title: Aging from a Theological Perspective
Course Description: Major emphases will be in the following areas:
- Theology of aging
- Aging as a Christian Perspective
- Aging as a Spiritual Journey
- Life Extension and Ageless Bodies
Credits: 2
Course Instructor: Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr.,
Director, Center on Aging & Older Adult Ministries
Course Dates: 1 week — April 11-15, 2005
Course Location: Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
For course registration information, contact:
Dr. Susan Willhauck
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-885-8688 or 202-885-6482
E-mail: Swillhauck@wesleysem.edu
For certification information contact:
General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
PO Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Phone: 615-340-7335
E-mail: sddm@gbhem.org
Adult Ministries Institute — February 2004
 Herb Bowman prepares to teach his workshop on older-adult ministries at the Adult Ministries Institute 2004. |
Participants engaged in workshops, worship, networking opportunities, and plenary sessions.
Maddy Dychtwald, an associate with Age Wave, talked about longer life expectancy and explained how adults are mixing education, work, and leisure throughout their lives.
Dan Church, executive with the General Council on Ministries, reflected on the importance of empowering older adults to be active in sharing their faith with younger generations.
 Participants at the Pre-Conference Seminar on Aging & Older-Adult Ministries at the Adult Ministries Institute 2004. |
Leaders of older-adult ministries participated in various workshops and joined together for a network luncheon led by Richard Gentzler, director of the Center on Aging & Older-Adult Ministries. During the luncheon, older-adult ministry leaders had an opportunity to learn about many of the exciting ministries taking place in various congregations.
In addition to the various handouts and information shared, all participants received a complimentary copy of the new book by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., The Graying of the Church (Discipleship Resources, 2003).