This is the first post in a series that deals with the differences between Demographic analysis and our Case Study approach for congregations. There are a many companies that offer demographic data products, (examples are here, and here) and are tailored to business use and market planning. They are worth it for your business, if [...]
There is a simple two-step process for congregations to implement the Inventory.
First, make a decision. Receive the approval of your Church Council or appropriate Board or Committee. If you want to make a presentation to a group in your Church, you can download materials from our website by clicking on the Resources tab at the [...]
What are some of the implications of mass-aging?
Yesterday we posted about the differences between mere-aging and mass-aging. Following are some statistics that illustrate the implications associated with mass-aging. Tomorrow we will post some biblical propositions regarding aging. Stay tuned.
By 2015, of those over 65, the largest population segment in the U. S. will be single [...]
Aging concerns are not new. The Church has always served those who are aging. However, as we enter the 21st century the new ministry challenge is not mere-aging but mass-aging.
Gary Andrews, speaking at the 45th annual meeting in 2003 of the American Society of Aging (ASA) said,
The world population increases with a net addition of [...]
