A vision for the aging church : renewing ministry for and by seniors /
Houston, J. M. 1922-,
A vision for the aging church : renewing ministry for and by seniors / [print] James M. Houston and Michael W. Parker. - Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, c)2011. - 279 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographies 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.
9780830839483
Church work with older people.
Older Christians--Religious life.
BV4435.P242.V575 2011 BV4435
A vision for the aging church : renewing ministry for and by seniors / [print] James M. Houston and Michael W. Parker. - Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, c)2011. - 279 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographies 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.
9780830839483
Church work with older people.
Older Christians--Religious life.
BV4435.P242.V575 2011 BV4435