Though aware of the losses they face, people ages 55 and above reflect on the importance of attitude, of keeping their eyes on God, and of remaining connected to other people.
The thoughtful resources in this article will help church leaders and others explore the epidemic of ageism in North America and begin to plan for change.
This article offers ideas for how to support both the older adults in your congregation who need care and those who provide care for them.
These resources explore the prevalence of divorce among people 55 and older and how the divorce of adult children affects their parents.
These resources help you explore your role as a Christian grandparent—including how you might contribute to the faith formation of your grandchildren.
Parenting doesn't end when your child turns 18. These resources will help older adults parent their own adult children.
The resources gathered here offer good advice to older adults facing family transitions and to those who walk with them through grief and stress.
Older adults wonder how they'll be remembered and what lasting good they'll leave behind. These resources help people in the third third of life consider their legacy in fresh ways.
Vocation is about what God calls us to do, what we love to do, and what we're passionate about. These resources help older adults think about vocation in later life.
These resources encourage older adults to rethink their concept of retirement and reimagine their vocation in the third third of life.
Here are some ideas for how to recognize the treasure of the older people in our church community and value their contributions.
This article by Syd Hielema is part of The Third Third of Life Toolkit—a collection of resources for ministry to and with people ages 55 and over.
This article is part of The Third Third of Life Toolkit—a collection of resources for ministry to and with people ages 55 and over.
These resources will challenge you as individuals and as a church community to explore what baptismal identity means in all of life’s seasons, especially in the life of those ages 55 and up.
Learn how your church can celebrate important milestones in the lives of people ages 55 and up with these helpful resources.
The later years of life often bring unique spiritual challenges. These devotional resources and faith practices are particularly helpful for people ages 55 and over.
Learn how the growing number of senior citizens in North America is changing the demographics of the church.
These resources will help you become better acquainted with the Boomer generation and with the opportunities and challenges of ministry to and with those ages 55 and above.
These books, studies, and other resources help older adults explore some of the challenges and possibilities of faith in the third third of life.
Leading others in spirituality can make it easier for leaders to forget their own spiritual health. Here is a tool to help facilitate conversation and prayer on spiritual health.
Looking to grow your church? Likely, you have people living close by who would love to get involved.
Go and Tell now includes Spanish materials. In addition, the videos have closed captioning in Spanish.
CRC chaplains recently gathered to discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Death with Dignity, and other legislation going into effect in Canada and several states.
Are you or members of your congregation planning a mission trip overseas? If so, here are some safety precautions to keep in mind. Note: these also apply for personal travel and international vacations.
Sometimes an immigrant group wishes to affiliate with the CRCNA, which involves both the congregation and the pastor. This post provides advice on how to navigate that request.