May 17, 2009
Dispelling the Myths
 By Bill Tennison  Want to be effective in your ministry with adults over 50? Then get rid of these commonly held myths about older adults.    Seniors think they have “done their time” and don”t want to participate in the life of the church.  “It”s a myth that senior adults no longer want to contribute,” wrote David P. Gallagher in Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century: Step-By-Step Strategies for Reaching People Over 50. “It”s equally untrue that senior adults don”t want to be actively involved. Senior adults do want to be involved.” In a
