A vision for the aging church : renewing ministry for and by seniors / James M. Houston and Michael W. Parker.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, c2011.Description: 279 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780830839483 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0830839488 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV 4435 .H68 2011
Contents:
Prologue : distressed communities -- The ageist zeitgeist -- Biblical and historical themes of aging -- Solutions for an aging church -- Late life significant living -- Finishing well.
Summary: Are we ready for the opportunities and challenges facing the aging church? Now is the time for the church to offer ministry to its increasing number of seniors and to benefit from ministry they can offer. A noted theologian and an expert in the fields of social work and gerontology show that seniors aren't the problem. They are the solution.
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Book Storms Research Center Main Collection BV 4435 .H68 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 98646079

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prologue : distressed communities -- The ageist zeitgeist -- Biblical and historical themes of aging -- Solutions for an aging church -- Late life significant living -- Finishing well.

Are we ready for the opportunities and challenges facing the aging church? Now is the time for the church to offer ministry to its increasing number of seniors and to benefit from ministry they can offer. A noted theologian and an expert in the fields of social work and gerontology show that seniors aren't the problem. They are the solution.

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