Richard M. Allman

A Vision for the Aging Christian

Christian Living

“The authors have succeeded in giving guidance to all individuals who are interested in living wisely with purpose and resilience despite whatever challenges they face. They have focused on the challenges associated with aging. They share personal faith journeys and provide evidence-based guidance that have great practical applications. Inclusion of specific guidance on developing a parent care readiness plan and conducting life reviews make this book an especially helpful and unique resource.”

A Vision for the Aging Church

Church Leadership & Ministry

“James Houston and Michael Parker provide a wake-up call to the church in A Vision for the Aging Church. Despite biblical commands to honor and care for older adults, the church has failed to value the lives of the rapidly increasing numbers of older members by excluding them from ministry and failing to provide help for them and their caregivers when it is needed. This book challenges older adults to embrace their important God-given roles as leaders and elders in the modern church. Every church leader and seminary student needs to read this book and heed the call to let the elders enlighten them. This book makes it clear that rejecting ageism not only offers hope for spiritual renewal within the church but also for society asa whole.”