{"product_id":"baby-boomers-and-beyond-tapping-the-ministry-talents-and-passions-of-adults-over-50-9780470500798","title":"Baby Boomers and Beyond: Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults Over 50","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngaging Older Adults in Christian Ministry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Ministry Resource Offers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Leadership Network series volume provides church leaders with practical strategies to transform their approach to older adult ministry. The book addresses the unique opportunities presented by the baby boomer generation entering their senior years, offering concrete methods to harness their talents, experience, and passion for Kingdom work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA volume in the Leadership Network series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Application for Church Leaders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations. Rather than viewing older adults as recipients of care, this resource reframes the conversation to recognize seniors as active contributors with decades of skills, wisdom, and spiritual maturity to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChurch leaders will discover how to create environments where adults over 50 can serve meaningfully, mentor younger generations, and continue growing in their faith journey. The book provides actionable insights for pastors, ministry directors, and denominational leaders seeking to maximize the potential of their aging congregation members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Hanson, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 opportunities of an aging America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more visit amyhanson.org.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680622317842,"sku":"9780470500798","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6a9486ea-a392-4e98-8000-72fa68adc15e.jpg?v=1734923332","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/baby-boomers-and-beyond-tapping-the-ministry-talents-and-passions-of-adults-over-50-9780470500798","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}