Tuesday, September 7

Senior Ministry Seminars

An important part of developing effective senior ministries is the opportunity for training, discussion, networking, and fellowship with others engaged in this vital area of ministry. Below you will find a link to a listing of upcoming events in our Calendar, as well as a list of outstanding Seminar Leaders.

Upcoming Seminars, Conferences and retreats

Click here for a listing from our Calendar.

If you wish to submit an event, please send an email with as much detail as possible.  (See the current listings for examples. Attach a document, if available, describing the event.)

A Listing of Seminar Leaders in Aging Ministries

National agencies, denominations and community resource offices can provide names of persons who can help local churches with issues of aging.  The following is a “beginning listing” of persons known nationally for their work in the field.  Additions are welcomed for future posting.

Charles Arn, Ed.D, known for his original research in the field and many books and articles. He is author of “Catch the Age Wave”, and a frequent presenter in national conferences, and may be reached at 626-305-1280.  E-mail: click here

Leona and Richard Bergstrom—Seminar leadership and consultants to churches in older adult ministries.  Authors of a guide for senior ministry development, Amazing Grays.  Serving both the Baptist General Conference and the larger Church.  425-774-8252;  E-mail: click here

Dr. Richard Gentzler serves as director of the Center on Aging and Older Adutlt Ministries of the UMC.  A writer and seminar leader, Rev. Gentzler relates to ecumenical interests in the field.  A helpful resource to leaders in senior ministry. 877-899-2780, ext.7173  E-mail: click here

Alan Forsman, DMin. has extensive service in both local church adult education as well as in corporate leadership development.  Special interest: Senior adult care ministry.  He has a consultant role as program developer.  941-228-3740  E-mail: click here

Rev. Donald Koepke is director of the Center for Spirituality and Aging, and is a presenter in that field as well as organizing conferences for Spiritual Care Basics.  Rev. Koepke is available for national seminars in aging ministries:  714-239-6267  E-mail: click here

Rev. David Noreen is a seminar presenter to local churches and continuing care retirement communities, and serves as web site editor.  He has workshops in general aging issues as well as helping churches plan and implement aging ministries.  303-403-2380  E-mail: click here