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The Graying Of The Church: A Leader's Guide For Older-Adult Ministry In The United Methodist Church
Richard H. Gentzler Jr.

The Graying Of The Church: A Leader's Guide For Older-Adult Ministry In The United Methodist Church

a leader's guide for older adult ministry in the United Methodist Church

Discipleship Resources (Apr 30, 2006)
9780881774092
| Paperback
96 pages
Dewey 248
LC Control No. 2003106216

Genre

  • Ministry And Missions

Subject

  • Church Work With Older People - Methodist Church - Handbooks, Manuals, Etc

Plot

Without a doubt, both society and church congregations are graying. Life expectancy in the U.S. has increased from 47 years in 1900 to 77 years in 2000. The number of people age 65 years or older is expected to double in the next 25 years. The Graying of the Church is based on extensive research which indicates that leaders of older adult ministries want help in identifying new ministry models, ways to motivate older adults, and general resource information. All of these areas (and more ) are addressed by Gentzler in a very readable way. Gentzler's work addresses church leaders who plan and provide ministry with older adults; clergy; parish nurses; Christian educators; Stephen ministers; nurture, health, & welfare teams/committees; evangelism teams/committees.