Senior adults are important to the life of every church. Have regular discussions with this age group in order to hear and learn more about their needs and concerns; survey them to ensure that you, as a leader, are offering the right ministry resources, and offer gift-inventories to make the most of their God-given gifts in the body of believers, which encourages spiritual health, as well as total-well being.
How can you honor and encourage senior adults in your church and community? We offer a variety of tools -- consultations, training events, leader training, a network of leaders, recommended reading and downloadable resources -- all aimed at helping Kentucky Baptists celebrate the lives and contributions of senior saints. Scan the list below to find a tool that meets your need: |
Senior Living Celebrations are annual, regional events held in the spring. These one-day events are ideal for senior adult groups. Information on 2009 Celebrations coming soon!
Establishing, Enhancing Local Church Senior Adult Ministry
These consultations provided for churches who are seeking to start a senior adult ministry in their church or who desire additional education in growing their ministry to senior adults. Churches will be referred to individuals experienced in this ministry area. Learn more by contacting the Leadership Development Team office!
Click here for great ideas on planning your next senior adult day trip!
The Senior Adult Leadership Summit is usually an annual one day event offering leadership training to lay and staff people involved with seniors at any level (i.e. median/senior adults in local churches, all officers and committee members of senior adult clubs, median/senior adult Sunday school teachers and officers, etc.) NOTE: Due to budget constraints, the Senior Adult Leadership Summit will not be held in 2008. We apologize for any inconvenience.
A balanced program for senior adult ministry will attend to the following areas:
- Bible Study
- Seminars on issues of aging (Loss and Grief, Grandparenting, Retirement, Living Alone, Intergenerational Relating, God’s presence, Role reversal with children)
- Retreats
- Support Groups
- National Conferences
- Evangelism
- Prayer Groups
- Revivals
- Information Forums
- Hobby and Interest Groups
- Reading Programs
- Continuing Education
- Medical and Health Issues
- Social Activities
- Service and Mission Opportunities
- Assistance and Need-based Services
Ministry leaders are increasingly challenged by the growing diversity and population of senior adults.
Senior Adult Ministry Leadership Network
The Senior Adult Ministry Leadership Network is a ministry of connection with senior adult ministry leaders. The network functions in partnership with KBAMA, the Kentucky Baptist Association of Ministry to the Aging. It seeks to establish and enhance the relational network of senior adult leaders across Kentucky.
| Recommended Reading and Downloadable Resources |
Senior Adult Resources
Looking for statistics on the aging? Tips for reaching those 50 and up? Here are some helpful books and links! |