Articles by Amy

Articles & Concept Papers written by Amy Hanson

Churches Responding to the Age Wave: Top Innovations in Older Adult Ministrygo to article
America is aging and older adult ministry of today is not the same as it was 30 years ago. A one size fits all approach to ministry has been replaced with a variety of fresh ideas that recognize the multiple needs, interests, and abilities of older adults.

Creating New Opportunities for Older Adults to Serve: 50+ Age Adults Reaching Outside the Walls of the Churchgo to article
Across the nation, both secular organizations and faith-based communities are recognizing the invaluable resource resident in older adults. A number of leading churches in older adult ministry are finding creative ways of engaging seniors in ministry and encouraging them to use their time and resources for Kingdom expansion.

Breaking Down the Age Barriers: How Churches are Becoming Intentionally Intergenerationalgo to article
Today’s society often segments people by age and young and old have few opportunities to interact. However, some churches are discovering that intergenerational ministry is a rewarding, God-honoring work, and they are finding ways to encourage meaningful connections across generational lines.

Changing the Negative Stereotypes of Aginggo to article

The Job Description & Myths of Aginggo to article

Creating Service Opportunities for Older Adultsgo to article

What Church Leaders Need to Know About Ministry to Aging Baby Boomersgo to article

Leading Older Adults to Find Places of Servicego to article

How Some Churches Are Ministering to and with Older Adultsgo to article