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Baby Boomers and Beyond
Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50
E-Book
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ISBN-13:
9780470632949
Veröffentl:
2010
Einband:
E-Book
Seiten:
226
Autor:
Amy Hanson
Serie:
J-B Leadership Network Series
eBook Typ:
EPUB
eBook Format:
Reflowable E-Book
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half Offers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults Focuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations A volume in the Leadership Network series The author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.
How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part ofChristian communityWith the explosion of the older adult population, this importantbook explores the opportunities and challenges that this presentsfor the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go ofmany old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigmthat sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of makingsignificant contributions.* Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracingthe potential of people in life's second half* Offers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with olderadults* Focuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impacton churches and congregations* A volume in the Leadership Network seriesThe author shows church leaders how they can unleash the powerof the baby boomer population to strengthen theircongregations.
About Leadership Network viiAcknowledgments ixIntroduction: Reinventing Ministry with Older Adults xiPart One: Ready for More: The New Old 11. A Wake-Up Call for the Church: A Reality We Can't Ignore 32. Not What You Thought: New Ways to Think About Aging 19Part Two: The Boomer-and-Beyond World 353. Aging Well 374. Relationships and Responsibilities 515. Retirement: What It Is and What It Is Becoming 73Part Three: Harnessing the Potential: Implications for the Church 976. Letting Go of the "One Size Fits All" Mentality 997. Serving: The Linchpin of a Successful Ministry 1238. Matters of Faith: Spiritual Growth for the Boomer 1459. Melding the Generations 167Conclusion: An Uncharted Opportunity 187Notes 191About the Author 199