Age-Friendly Communities of Faith
A Guide on How to Serve and Retain Older Congregation Members While Maintaining Church Health
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Age-Friendly Communities of Faith delves into eleven unique challenges that older adults face, as well as many practical solutions that faith communities can take to mitigate those challenges. This book also explores issues that affect the overall health of places of worship such as intergenerational inclusion, health ministry, and how to conduct a congregational needs assessment, analyze the results, and effect changes to produce a faith community that is both age-friendly and in tune to the community it serves.
Endorsements (5)
“Kristen Miller’s Age-Friendly Communities of Faith is a practical, thoughtful, and compelling call to action for all generations to live the words we pray and end the social isolation and neglect of the elders in our midst. Religious communities, regardless of the faith tradition, ought to be inherently intergenerational—a family of families—where both older and younger generations can learn from each other, yet churches and other houses of worship are becoming more disconnected than ever from the elders in our midst.”
“Having been in the congregational respite ministry field for over twenty years, I wish our church had had this well written book as a resource. Kristen has done a fantastic job of highlighting the challenges of the church and its aging members and the necessary steps to ensure the retention of our pillars of the faith. With practical assessments and innovative solutions to some of the glaring challenges of aging. This is a must read for church staffs and ministry boards as well as seminarians beginning their journey within the church and community. Congratulations, Kristen. Well done!”
“Older adults today are living longer and leading more engaged, purposeful, and health-conscious lives than ever before. But while many older adults are thriving and living well, large numbers of them face formidable challenges. In her book, Miller explores the challenges of aging and the role of faith communities. It is insightful, well-researched, and provides practical information and valuable tools for leaders of all faiths. This book is a must-read for any congregation wanting a comprehensive and compelling ministry with older adults.”
“Age-Friendly Communities of Faith provides a compelling vision, a storehouse of relevant information and practical guidance, and life-giving inspiration for congregations that seek to be in vital ministry with people of all ages, especially those in their senior years. The book is more than a how-to resource; it is a friendly guide on a journey toward congregational transformation.”
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