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Charles ArnMeet a contributing writer and his work, Charles Arn. Charles will be at ILC – Anaheim presenting, “Influencing Generations through Heart Transplants.”

Heartbeat! How to Turn Passion into Ministry – This new book shows church leaders how to identify existing priorities ad passions among their members, and then how to help them start creative new ministries around their passions.  These “heartbeat ministries” take many unique directions, because they grow out of the special interests, concerns, and life experiences of People.

How to Start a Heartbeat Ministry in Your Church – A resource to lead a Ministry Planning Team, through the process of creating a new ministry, based on their particular interest and/or passion.  This step-by-step guide will greatly increase the likelihood of a successful new ministry or effective new outreach in your church. 

White Unto Harvest: Evangelizing Today’s Senior Adults – Dr. Charles Arn reports on a national research study examining senior adult conversions and recommitments.  Discover key principles for effective outreach to older adults from this book that can be easily applied in any church. 

The New Senior: Preparing Your Church for the Coming Age Wave – A rich compilation of insights and recommendations for churches seeking to minister effectively in the coming “age wave.” Charles & Win Arn calls the church beyond the old paradigms of senior adult ministry to a fresh new approach to ministry in today’s aging society.

Dr. Charles Arn serves as Visiting Professor of Outreach and Christian Ministry at the new Wesley Seminary in Marion, Indiana. He completed his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California, majoring in Instructional Design and Technology. Read more at HeartbeatMinistries.net.

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Missy Buchanan

Meet Contributing Author Missy Buchanan

Missy Buchanan will be at ILC-Anaheim 2011 presenting, “The Far Side of Life’s Timeline: Reaching the Oldest Old in a Culture of Youth.”

 

Aging Faithfully: 28 Days of Prayer Old age isn’t punishment but a gift from God, says Missy Buchanan. In fact, aging is part of God’s plan. In her typical upbeat style, Buchanan focuses on the positive aspects of aging. Discover what it means to age joyfully every day through these Bible-based meditations, prayers, and practical suggestions. Includes Reflection Questions for groups or individuals.

Don’t Write my Obituary Just Yet: Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults The 30 stories in this book give us glimpses into the lives of ordinary people who range from 70 to 100 years old. Some of these folks are active; others are dealing with physical or mental decline. All exemplify how strong faith can help us overcome struggles and sorrows and live in hope.

Talking with God in Old Age: Meditations and Psalms This collection of 42 moving prayerful meditations pairs each devotion with a passage from the Psalms. All express the myriad ways older adults ask themselves, and ask God, “What’s the purpose of my life now that I’m so old?” These prayers flow out of real-life experience, particularly of the frail elderly.

Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults Devotions written in the first person allow readers to speak directly to God about the pills they take, the walkers they need to be mobile, the ambulances that take away their friends, and other befuddling moments from life. Supporting scriptures from the New Testament and Psalms are included with each meditation.

 

Missy Buchanan writes a monthly column, “Aging Well,” for the United Methodist Reporter and hosts Aging and Faith with Missy Buchanan on Blog Talk Radio.  She has also written for many publications including Presbyterians Today, Christian Association Serving Adults Ministries and Good Morning America’s spirituality page. Read more at www.missybuchanan.com.

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