Finding good resources on the topics centering around older adult ministry is difficult. Many congregations interested in working in this field have a difficult time finding resources that don’t have a secular viewpoint. Christian themes like suffering, the cross, resurrection are few in what is available. While we don’t have any affiliation with any of these resources, except that we find commonality in the topics about which these authors are writing.

• Richard and Judith Reuning have written three books that can be used for devotionals and small group settings. Visit the website of Life Crossings to learn more about their resources and services.

From Autumn of Christian Life

A powerful part of this discussion resource is that it helps each participant to look seriously at the changes, the losses, the sufferings that we all endure, but it does so by first looking through the Cross and the Resurrection of Christ Jesus!

This is a book about hope and joy, and God’s grace through each of our days continues to seep out from every page. …

• Association of Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA) has some resources available to individuals and congregations. In addition to their LutherHostels and Senior Fest their website has a list of resources on Older Adult themes.
• CASA is a premier training and equipping source for the Church’s ministry to midlife and beyond age men and women, conducting leadership conferences, training events, retreats, and Life Celebration events (at which nearly 100 Christian leaders have been honored with the Heritage of Faithfulness Award). CASA is engaged in a vital website partnership with Christianity Today where resources, ideas and dialog are posted.

If you have a product or service that highlights ministry to older adults we would like to hear about it. Drop us an email at info@elderministry so we can let others know about what you do.