By Charles Arn Most churches in America are following a course that will miss one of the greatest social changes and greatest opportunities in American history: the coming age wave. Like beach residents unaware of the approaching tsunami, most congregations still assume that “the future of the church is its youth.” Today, tomorrow, and well [...]
Preparing Pastors for the Age Wave James L. Knapp, Ph.D. When the 20th century began, life expectancy in the United States was 47 years. By the end of the 20th century, a typical American lived into his or her mid-70s. The phenomenal increase in life expectancy can be attributed to a number of factors [...]
For Three Days It Felt Like John 17:21 ..that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Jn 17:21 There is a man who profoundly affected the [...]
May be Detrimental to Third Age Ministry by Robert Chism The objective of this article is to create receptivity for appropriate Church change regarding the social disconnect produced by age bias and greater longevity. The term "third age" was introduced by William A. Sadler in his book, The Third Age (2000). The term refers [...]
Seminar: Igniting Boomers for Significant Impact “Why are the Boomers in our congregation so uncommitted? It seems like they used to be so involved and now all they do is attend.” This question from the Outreach Pastor of a nearby church expresses a growing concern throughout North America. What’s happening to this generation of believers [...]