Description
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.
Author: Amy Hanson
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 07/26/2010
Pages: 225
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.20w x 0.86d
ISBN13: 9780470500798
ISBN10: 0470500794
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
- Religion | Christianity | General
About the Author
THE AUTHOR
Amy Hanson, Ph.D., is a speaker, teacher, writer, and consultant who is passionate about motivating church leaders to engage older adults in significant Kingdom work. By the age of twenty-three, she led the active adult (fifty plus) ministries at Central Christian Church in Las Vegas. Today she unites her doctorate in gerontology and her ministry experience to educate and equip pastors, denominational leaders, students, health care professionals, and older adults on the unique oppor-tunities of an aging America.
To learn more visit amyhanson.org.
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