Getting Started
By engaging in older adult ministries, you will come to realize that the wealth of experience, wisdom, and faith that often abounds in older persons should not be lost or underutilized.
May 6, 2013 | Article
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Apr. 15, 2013 | PDF
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Jan. 9, 2013 | Article
As you plan for intentional older adult ministry, keep in mind that every older adult is a unique individual and one ministry idea does not meet all needs. Be sure to identify needs and plan ministry accordingly. Listed below are selected ministry ideas with older adults. View Article
Sep. 24, 2012 | Article
With Americans reaching age 65 at the rate of 10,000 a day, congregations must become even more intentional about providing appropriate ministries for older adults, according to the Rev. Dr. Richard H. Gentzler Jr. director of the Center on Aging & Older Adult Ministries at the General Board of Discipleship (GBOD). View Article
Mar. 7, 2012 | HTM
by Richard H. Gentzler Jr. This course in Learning & Leading may be used as an advanced course for Lay Speaking Ministries or for leadership training in other venues. The Leader’s Guide provides a layout for course sessions with goals, suggested discussion topics and devotional material. (Available ONLY as a PDF download.) View HTM |
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