THE OWNER’S DESIGN MINISTER __________________________


This issue of the Framework e - newsletter is on Ministering to Seniors.

MINISTRY PERSPECTIVES __________________________________

* Senior Adult Ministries – This site is to encourage those in the Assemblies of God Fellowship who are 50 and over to participate in activities that foster spiritual growth and health, age - level educational pursuits, evangelistic outreach, and wholesome fellowship events. To promote strong focal points of need so that people may be involved in an area that interests them.
http://sam.ag.org/index.cfm
* Starting a Senior Adult Ministry – This site gives a practical plan for starting a Senior Adult Ministry.
http://agchurches.org/Sitefiles/Default/Content/Senior%20Adults/Starting%20A%20Senior%20Adult%20Ministry.pdf
* Christian Association Serving Senior Adult Network - Offers resources and training for pastors and leaders of senior adults 50+ Members area, online store and information on events.
http://gocasa.org/
BOOK AWARENESS ______________________________________

* Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century: Step - By - Step Strategies for Reaching People Over 50 [Paperback] – David P. Gallagher

Over one quarter of Americans are age fifty or older. This sizable group has unique needs and requires specialized ministry. In this resource, pastor to senior adults Dr. David Gallagher offers invaluable insights, practical ideas, and successful strategies for ministering effectively to people over 50.
www.amazon.com
* Catch the Age Wave: A Handbook for Effective Ministry with Senior Adults [Paperback] - -
Charles & Winn Arn
Senior adult ministry isn’t what it used to be. The comfortable assumptions and outdated programs that were the basis for local church ministry are being challenged. Baby boomers are hitting middle age and retirement. And their own parents are living longer. Authors Win and Charles Arn have updated and supplemented Catch the Age Wave with ideas, examples and advice to help the local church leader start and maintain a senior adult program. In addition, they have added practical program ideas to use in any local church setting. New challenges for a new day. Catch the Age Wave won’t let you miss the boat.
www.amazon.com

OWNER’S DESIGN SAYINGS ________________________________


• “The greatest generation in America need to step up to the plate. In the 21st century, the younger generation is struggling. They need senior’s wisdom, expertise, and collective muscle to steer God’s church toward God’s design for reaching our world.” Danny Von Kanel
* “My idea of Hell is to be young again.” - Marge Piercy
* “Seniors need to move from success to significance. As they use their passions and skills in a second half adventure – moving to a new ministry – they will impact their world without succumbing to the pleasures of retirement that leaves most useless in service for God’s kingdom.” Danny Von Kanel
* “As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.” Vincent Van Gogh
BIBLE SNIPPETS_________________________________________

* "Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come." Psalms 71:18
* "But he forsook the counsel of the old men... and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him... And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him; and spake to them after the counsel of the young men..." 1 Kings 12:8, 13, 14
* "Now also when I am old and grey - headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come." “Psalms 71:18
OWNER’S DESIGN ARTICLES
• 10 Keys to Staying Young … While Embracing Your Age by Danny R. Von Kanel, January, 2011 Mature Living
• Depression: How Senior and Disabled Adults Can Overcome It – By Lynn Grayson, ezinearticles.com
• 10 Ways You Can Leave a Lasting Legacy – By Danny R. Von Kanel, January, 2010; Mature Living
• Sounds of Silence (Bringing Rejuvenating Conversation Back … After the Kids are Gone” by Danny R. Von Kanel, Winter, 2010/2011 Mature Years

DANNY’S BOOKS
+ Built by the Owner’s Design (The Positive Approach to Building Your Church God’s Way), CSS Publishing, 2003
+ Building Sunday School by the Owner’s Design (100 Tools for Successful Kingdom Growth), CSS Publishing, 2005

Danny Von Kanel now has a site on facebook and amazon.com.

OWNER’S DESIGN CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE ________________

Contact Danny Von Kanel at dannyvon@bellsouth.com This is a weekend conference with your church leadership to show them how to build your church by the Owner’s Design. Danny’s expenses are on a love offering basis or fee worked out between the pastor and Danny. Call 985 - 795 - 9457 or 985 - 590 - 9055 Waiting for your call.

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