{"product_id":"baby-boomers-and-beyond-tapping-the-ministry-talents-and-passions-of-adults-over-50-hardcover","title":"Baby Boomers and Beyond: Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults Over 50 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy Hanson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaby boomers--arguably the largest segment of the population--are entering their retirement years at an unprecedented rate. With more discretionary time and increased longevity, this group is searching for a way to make a meaningful impact with their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaby Boomers and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e explores the opportunities and challenges that the older adult population presents for the Christian community. Author Amy Hanson dares church leaders to let go of stereotypes about aging and embrace a new paradigm, that older adults are for the most part active, healthy, and capable of making significant contributions for the Kingdom of God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hanson offers a realistic view of the boomers and reveals what matters most to this age group: staying young, juggling multiple relationships, and redefining retirement. By tapping into their needs, pastors can engage this burgeoning group and unleash the power of the boomer generation to enhance and strengthen the mission of the church. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book digs into the questions that arise when working with this growing population. How do we let go of \"one-size-fits-all\" ministry? What spiritual growth can we encourage? How do we meld multiple generations? And, most important, how do we harness the potential of this new generation? These are important considerations for those who want to be serious about ministering with aging boomers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaby Boomers and Beyond \u003c\/i\u003e contains numerous illustrative examples from churches and baby boomers across the country and offers church leaders best practices to put in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Amy Hanson, \u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D., 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\u003cp\u003eTo learn more visit amyhanson.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 9.16 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 26, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42201950552144,"sku":"9780470500798","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/UmhVUGNWT2FZeW45aW1MbnBsUFVUUT09.webp?v=1775325143","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/baby-boomers-and-beyond-tapping-the-ministry-talents-and-passions-of-adults-over-50-hardcover","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}