Why is ministry to seniors so neglected? How can churches meaningfully reach out to older people with the gospel?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Pippa and Steve Cramer to discuss ministry to older people. Pippa is Pastoral Care and Seniors Minister at Holy Trinity Claygate and has authored, with her husband Steve, a new resource to help reach seniors using hymns.
00:00 - Introduction
02:50 - Why is ministry to seniors so neglected?
06:29 - The life of a seniors worker
08:00 - How can we reach out to older people?
14:04 - Using hymns to engage with older people
20:10 - Hymns We Love
29:52 - Intergenerational church
Show notes
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
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