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The Intimate Journey – God in the Daily Adventure by Joel Warne explores restlessness and longing for God and a myriad of topics to bring the reader closer to God by involving Him in all areas of life. There is an accompanying Scripture Devotional of the same title. Published by Wellspring Life Resources www.wellspringliferesources.com

White Unto Harvest
by Charles Arn
In this timely book, Dr. Arn reports on a national research study of senior adult conversions. There are new perspectives to be considered by any church concerned with evangelizing this unreached segment of the American population. The book is a summary of the research plus seven strategic recommendations for effectively reaching older adults in today's world.   This is a must-read for any church truly considering outreach to the growing number of senior adults in their communities.

White Unto Harvest can be purchased directly from our office at SAM, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802.   With your request, please include your check written to Senior Adult Ministries for $14.95 + $2.00 shipping and handling   = $16.95.   Be sure to include your mailing address.

How to have a dynamic...Senior Adult Ministry in YOUR Church!  

Presented by Rev. John Heide with introduction by Rev. Stephen Sparks, National Director of the Senior Adult Ministries of the Assemblies of God

This 3 compact disk series will help pastors and leadership learn how to reach out to the senior adults in your church and community.   Learn how to:

• Start a new senior adult program and get everyone in your church involved.
• Select the best leaders for your group.
• Find and Win senior adults in your community to the Lord
• Develop programs to attract seniors to your church and keep them coming back.
• Network seniors with other ministries in the church.
• Tap into the time, talents and treasures of senior adults.
• Find out what's working for other senior adult programs around the country.

Presenter, John Heide, serves at the District Coordinator for SAM for the Southern Missouri District, which serves over 360 churches.   He assists in ministry to the Primetimers senior program at his home church, James River Assembly in Ozark, MO.

When ordering state that you saw it advertised on the Senior Adult Ministry website and you will receive a 10% discount.   Regular price - $20.00 ~ YOUR price - $18.00 including postage and handling.   To order:   jheide2002@yahoo.com or 417-838-0059.

Designing an Older Adult Ministry
by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. is a practical manual for designing appropriate church-based programs for senior adults.

Forward Together, A New Vision for Senior Adult Ministry
compiled by John G. Johnston is a guidebook for Senior Adult Ministry and is available from LifeWay Press, Nashville, 1998.

Golden Opportunities, Ministry Ideas For Senior Adults
by Nancy R. Elliott is an excellent book full of ministry ideas for senior adults. It is available from the Woman’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL.

The 12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality, Powerful Lessons on Living Agelessly by Richard P. Johnson is excellent regarding aging. As the former professor of Gerontological Counseling at St. Louis University he presents again as part of God’s eternal plan for human happiness. According to Johnson, God uses the aging process to help us find the true meaning to life and our relationship with family, others and God. This book is available from Liguori Publishers in Liguori, MO.

The Art of Growing Old
by Carroll Saussy is a book for adults interested in getting the most out of the last decades of life. Saussy provides practical suggestions, thought provoking questions and activities designed to help one grow through the aging process. It is ideal for an individual or small group study. Augsburg, Minneapolis

Life’s Best Chapter, Retirement,
by Johnnie C. Godwin is an excellent book for the person who wants the most out of his or her retirement years. New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, AL.

Add Life to Your years, Aging with Passion and Purpose by Ted W. Engstrom profiles 43 men and women who have renewed their passion for living through discovering their mission and purpose during their elder years. This book may encourage the reader to uncover their God-given mission and purpose in this vital season of life. Tyndale House, 2002.

Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century
by Dr. David P. Gallagher
Gives step-by-step strategies for reaching people for Christ who are over 50. This book is an easy read with invaluable insights, practical ideas and successful methods for ministering to senior adults. It was published by Group Publishing of Loveland, CO.

A Merry Heart
A Merry Heart is a book of lively skits for use at events such as Senior Adult Events in churches. Many of the skits can be used just as written or adapted for your need. Props will help with the interpretation of the skits, however the absence of props may force you to have a more vivid imagination when trying to get your point across to your audience. This book was written by John Ferguson and is endorsed by the Church of God. It us published by Warner Press.

Healed by His Stripes
Produced by Marc Millan
Instruments performed by Marc Millan
Vocals by Melinda Millan

A compilation of soothing music and Psalm readings that will act as comforting soothing background expecially for shut-ins, nursing home residents and hospital patients.

To order: Send a check for $20. (Including Shipping and Handling) to:

Healed by His Stripes
Arise and Shine World Ministries
217 Camino San Clemente
San Clemente, CA 92672

email: ariseandshine@sbcglobal.net

(allow 1 to 3 weeks for delivery)

Forward Together: A new vision for Senior Adult Ministry
by John G. "Jay" Johnson
published by LifeWay Press in Nashville, TN.

Addresses the aging of boomers and how churches must develop their vision for reaching and involving this new breed of seniors in service and ministry. This book features chapters on every phase of senior adult programming, written by leaders in each area.

Seniors Devotional Bible
Zondervan

Addresses the needs and concerns of those advanced in years. This Bible written in the New International Version also offers life-affirming devotions written by over 100 contributors including Chuck Swindoll, Billy Graham, and Elisabeth Elliot. It addresses topics as diverse as life's experiences through the devotions and relates them to scripture.

Too Soon To Quit
by George Sweeting
published by Moody Press, Chicago.

Contains 50 short chapters of wisdom from scripture and life experiences to move you into a deeper faith and perseverance thus proving his title.

Amazing Grays
by Leona and Richard Bergstrom
published by ChurchHealth in Bellingham, WA

This book is designed to help leaders develop ministries in the local church that will effectively enhance the lives of middle and older adults. It is full of ideas and suggestions to establish a continuous program to minister to this age group in your church and to fulfill outreach to your community. It is a wonderful tool to share with a steering committee as you endeavor to provide ministry to and with the senior adults.

The Grand Way—A new video training resource for mature adults (video)
by Dr. Win Arn and Dr. Charles Arn
Church Growth, Inc., Monrovia, CA

A four-tape series to help middle and senior adults reach exciting new heights of personal achievement, this tool will challenge adults to positive Christian living. It will revitalize your present senior group and establish a foundation for new groups.

Devotions for the Chronologically Gifted
by a variety of authors, edited by Les Bayer
Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, MO

Teachers, pastors, editors and many others author the devotionals in this book which centers on God's plans for you. You'll find important new ideas and comforting reminders of God's amazing grace in your life as you consider how your own perspectives have changed over the years.

Catch the Age Wave—A Handbook for Effective Ministry with Senior Adults
by Win and Charles Arn
Beacon Hill Press, Kansas City, MO

This is an up-to-date handbook full of ideas, examples and advice to help local church leaders begin and maintain a senior adult program. Many of these ideas can be used in the local church setting as well as on a district or regional level.