Resources for Older Adult Ministries
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	Rock of Ages: A Worship and Songbook for Retirement Living (Discipleship Resources, 2002) This large-print song book and worship guide for use in nursing homes, retirement communities, and older adult settings, includes resources for leading worship, as well as the lyrics to more than 80 familiar hymns. Primary users: local church leaders/chaplains/staff who lead worship in nursing homes, retirement communities, or other long-term healthcare settings; also the residents who participate in the worship. 128 pages ISBN 0-88177-373-5 (DR373) Also available from your local Cokesbury bookstore.
	Designing an Older Adult Ministry Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. 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. He provides information about the needs and life issues of older adults; tools to help congregations evaluate their current situation; models for ministry with older adults; and suggested resources. 96 pages ISBN 0-88177-269-0 (DR269)
	40-60: A Study for Midlife Adults Who Want to Make a Difference Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. & Craig Kennet Miller Forty-Sixty identifies ten significant issues many people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s face as they experience midlife. Gentzler and Miller help individuals understand the problems of midlife and suggest ways to cope constructively. Each chapter explores a midlife issue and incudes a Bible study guide to enable the reader to draw upon God's Word and wisdom for direction and meaning. 64 pages ISBN 0-88177-325-5 (DR325)