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Starting a Boomer Ministry While Valuing Seniors

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Posted by Katelyn Flanigan on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 @ 2:24 PM

by Dr. Amy Hanson

One thing is certain. Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964) are approaching aging differently than the generation before them. They are described as independent, cause-oriented, and well-educated. They don’t want to be called a senior and generally aren’t interested in potlucks and bus trips. So, how do we begin to reach boomers while still engaging senior adults? 

  1. Form a Dream Team. For a boomer ministry to grow and develop, boomers themselves must be a part of the discussion and planning. Choose 8-12 individuals that have the potential to be leaders. Ask them to gather for a short amount of time (perhaps 4 weeks) to simply talk about their life issues and desires for ministry. As you listen, see if there are individuals who have a passion for reaching boomers and begin to cast vision to them. For more about starting a dream team check out this article.

  2. As you start something new for boomers, don’t stop what you currently have going on for senior adults. Many of the programs that are reaching senior adults are valuable and effective. Some of them need to be re-purposed to encourage service and outreach, but most of the activities that are ministering to seniors should continue as you begin something new for boomers.

  3. Identify leaders that can lead small interest groups that respond to the life events of boomers. Groups might be parenting adult children, support for those caring for an aging parent, or praying for grandchildren. Don’t get burdened by needing large numbers at one big event but rather look for the passions and needs of people and allow small groups to form around those issues. 

Starting something new isn’t easy, but with 78 million baby boomers moving into their sixties and seventies, it’s well worth the effort. 

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Boomers In Retirement: The Greatest Giving Generation?

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Posted by Katelyn Flanigan on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 @ 9:25 AM

A fascinating new study from Merrill Lynch and the Age Wave research firm (Giving in Retirement: America's Longevity Bonus) predicts that boomer retirees potentially will give the equivalent of $8 trillion through charitable donations and volunteering over the next two decades. The longevity bonus is the demographers’ term for the population's increased life expectancy.  Read more

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Churches Facing a Rethink in How they Engage Aging Boomers - Baptist News

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Posted by Mona McDonald on Thursday, August 25, 2016 @ 11:53 AM

As the Baby Boomer generation retires, church leaders who hope to continue to tap into retiree time and resources may need to rethink the ministries they ask mature adults to take on.

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Five Major Church Trends in America

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Posted by Mona McDonald on Thursday, August 25, 2016 @ 11:52 AM

Thom Rainer, Lifeway, talks about the trends that churches in America will face regarding the aging Boomer generation. He believes these trends may indeed become reality and challenges the church saying, “the opportunities seem significant. May the response of Christians and churches be nothing less than radical obedience." 

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No Single Size or Shape Fits Ministry to All Older Adults - Word and Way

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Posted by Mona McDonald on Thursday, August 25, 2016 @ 11:52 AM

"Most people wouldn’t expect a youth worker to deal with such a broad range of ages, citing physical, emotional and mental differences. Even so, congregations often expect a minister for older adults to effectively bridge a 30-year, 40-year and even 50-year gap among its members."

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Tapping Baby Boomer Retirees Requires Churches to Rethink Ministry Options - Word and Way

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Posted by Mona McDonald on Thursday, August 25, 2016 @ 11:52 AM

"The key to enticing baby boomers to volunteer is to tap into their passions... And congregations must recognize and respect that boomers prefer short-term commitments, rather than signing up for a multi-year stint."

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How Much Longer do we Need to Work?

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Posted by Mona McDonald on Thursday, August 25, 2016 @ 11:51 AM

"The National Retirement Risk Index (NRRI) measures the share of American households 'at risk' of being unable to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living in retirement." Read the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College's brief on this risk and subsequent consequences on work and retirement. 

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What Happens when Pastors Retire? - Tom Ranier

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Posted by Mona McDonald on Thursday, August 25, 2016 @ 11:51 AM

The Boomers have more pastors represented in their generation than any other. There are many pastors reaching retirement age every month. And I’m not sure our churches are ready for this transition.

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