July 24, 2013
Interview with Amy Hanson
Amy Hanson, author of Baby Boomers and Beyond, tells CHRISTIAN STANDARD Editor Mark Taylor seniors ministry must change if we are to engage the next generation of retirees. See the interview here.
Articles for tag: Amy Hanson
July 6, 2013
40 Under 40: Amy Hanson
AMY HANSON Speaker, writer, and consultant When I first heard about Amy Hanson, I had to ask twice to be certain my unreliable hearing hadn”t deceived me. She”s the 50s-plus ministry director? At the huge Central Christian Church in Las Vegas? And she”s how old? Yes, I had heard it right. She was not yet 30 and was in charge of a megachurch”s older adult programming. Dr. Amy Hanson is one of the most dynamic young leaders among us. You don”t have to take my word for it. You can check out Amy”s blog at amyhanson.org, where you”ll find her addressing
December 15, 2011
The New Old: Are We Ignoring One of America”s Largest Generations?
Amy Hanson explores four characteristics of baby boomers that churches need to understand as they rethink older adult ministry, reach people in the second half of life, and mobilize them for meaningful service.
May 14, 2011
Service and Love: Paths to Change
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books on older adults in ministry, loving enemies in the Middle East, and James Davison Hunter’s call for Christians to serve the world.
May 17, 2009
What Church Leaders Need to Know About Ministry to Aging Baby Boomers
Amy Hanson offers practical guidance for ministry to older adults, encouraging churches to rethink age-based programs, promote intergenerational involvement, prioritize evangelism and spiritual growth, and create meaningful opportunities for service.
May 17, 2009
Leading Older Adults to Find Places of Service
Amy Hanson offers church leaders practical ways to help older adults discover meaningful service through God’s leading, personal interests, deep passion, and past experience.
May 17, 2009
Helpful Resources for Older Adult Ministry
Amy Hanson compiles helpful organizations, articles, concept papers, websites, mission opportunities, and books for church leaders serving adults in the second half of life.
May 17, 2009
How Some Churches Are Ministering to and with Older Adults
Amy Hanson highlights practical ways churches are reaching adults 50 and older through small groups, age-specific ministries, intergenerational events, and short-term mission opportunities.
