Monday, April 23, 2012

Biblical and Spiritual Issues of Aging


Our twenty-first-century society has a very different view of aging than what the Bible has. What is your image of aging and how does that impact your life and your ministry? In Aging Successfully, How to Enjoy, Not Just Endure, the Second Half of Life, ten biblical principles are given to help you build bridges with the 50+ generation.

Many small churches are filled with older people, and many other churches have changed their focus to reach today’s younger culture. Some pastors are confused and frustrated by this change, and many longtime church members find the shift frustrating. Older pastors find it difficult to understand contemporary styles of worship, and younger pastors sometimes move very quickly toward creating what they understand to be necessary changes within the congregation. The results can often cause frustration and even be hurtful for many. Read more

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