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About this book
Today, many churches and their related agencies and ministries are shrinking. Often a large portion of those who remain are older adults. Celebrating the Graying Church suggests that this is an opportunity for a new and different kind of ministryâa ministry to, with, and from older adults who may have wisdom to pass on to the legacy of the future generations. This book offers opportunities, ideas, and guidance for this new vision and practice of ministry, while also describing how aging adults in ministry can support each other and their faith communities.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Consider a Different Perspective on the Graying Church
- 1 Learn about the Changing Scenes, Size, and Cohorts of Todayâs Elders
- 2 Sooner or Later, Have an âAttitude Adjustmentâ Time
- 3 DiscernâProfiles in Courage, Caring, Coping, and Creativity
- 4 Laugh and Play with Us
- Reflections of a Marvelous Spirit
- 5 Hear and RespondâOur Housing and Work Questions
- 6 Hear and RespondâOur Health and Illness Issues
- 7 Help Us ExploreâWhy Am I (Still) Here?
- 8 Help Us Recognize and Claim Our Passions and Legacies
- 9 Experience Spiritual Journeys and Growth with Us Elders
- Poem âTwo Godsâ
- 10 Remember the Doing in the Caring
- 11 Prepare Yourself and Us to Say Goodbye
- Poem âWhen I Am Dyingâ
- 12 Grieve â With Us and For Us
- 13 Getting There
- Postscript: Ministry with Older Adults after the Pandemic
- Appendix A SampleâOlder Adult Surveyu
- Appendix B Movies of Interest
- Bibliography
- Index
- Index of Scripture Passages
- About the Author