Bibliograph

Aging, growing old in church, Will Willimon

Type

Label

Aging, growing old in church, Will Willimon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-174) and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Aging

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1104060852

Responsibility statement

Will Willimon

Series statement

Pastoring for life: theological wisdom for ministering well

Sub title

growing old in church

Summary

Seasoned pastor and church leader Will Willimon excels at creating thought-provoking, accessible books for working pastors and seminarians. In Aging, he takes a theologically rich look at numerous aspects of growing old. Drawing on Scripture, literature, current research, and his experiences as an aging adult, Willimon reflects on aging as a spiritual journey. He explores the challenging realties as well as the rewarding joys of growing old and shows pastors how to help their congregants grow old gracefully and in good Christian hope. Willimon also offers practical advice on helping church members as they encounter retirement, aging, caring for the aging, loss, bereavement, and finding faith in the last quarter of life. This eloquent, delightfully Christian perspective on aging will be of interest to all who care for aging souls--not only pastors but also chaplains and other ministers in hospitals, hospices, and extended care facilities

Table Of Contents

Aging with Scripture -- The Storm of Aging -- Retiring with God -- Successful Aging -- With God in the Last Quarter of Life -- Growing Old in Church -- Ending in God

Target audience

adult

Classification