Thom Rainer: Eight Implications of Aging Boomer Pastors and Church Staff

On January 1, 2011, the first baby boomers turned 65. On that day, 10,000 boomers reached that milestone. In fact, 10,000 boomers are turning 65 every day, and will continue to do so for a total of 19 consecutive years. The implications are staggering for our nation, our economy, and our churches.

This generation is massive in size, 79 million total. They account for 26 percent of the U. S. population. We are rapidly moving toward a nation with an extraordinary number of senior adults. What, then, are the implications for local congregations? I see at least eight possible issues. Keep reading