{"product_id":"baby-boomers-and-beyond-tapping-the-ministry-talents-and-passions-of-adults-over-50-hardback-9780470500798","title":"Baby Boomers and Beyond; Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50 (Hardback) 9780470500798","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBaby Boomers and Beyond\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAmy Hanson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470500798, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 August 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.386 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDebunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA volume in the Leadership Network series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout Leadership Network vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Reinventing Ministry with Older Adults xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Ready for More: The New Old 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. A Wake-Up Call for the Church: A Reality We Can’t Ignore 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Not What You Thought: New Ways to Think About Aging 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Boomer-and-Beyond World 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Aging Well 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Relationships and Responsibilities 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Retirement: What It Is and What It Is Becoming 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Harnessing the Potential: Implications for the Church 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Letting Go of the “One Size Fits All” Mentality 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Serving: The Linchpin of a Successful Ministry 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Matters of Faith: Spiritual Growth for the Boomer 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Melding the Generations 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: An Uncharted Opportunity 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 199\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52276305428760,"sku":"9780470500798","price":19.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470500798_230553.jpg?v=1781366463","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/baby-boomers-and-beyond-tapping-the-ministry-talents-and-passions-of-adults-over-50-hardback-9780470500798","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}