For Leaders

        	              

ENCORE TeamClose to half of the U.S. population will be 45 years old or older by the year 2015.1 These are talented people available today to serve Christ in your community.




 Ways to develop your church’s strategy:



    

  • Raise the value of age 50+ adults (the Encore Generation) in your congregation.
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  • Develop a team of adults who are age 50+ and passionate about developing a ministry with others in the Encore Generation.
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  • Look for needs in your church and community.
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  • Match the strengths and gifts of the Encore Generation to your needs.
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  • Plan connecting events that build relationships and lead to further growth and service.
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Prayer 



Ways you can pray for EFCA ENCORE.



Resources 



Resources to support your ministry to age 50+ adults.



Events 



Opportunities to learn and grow.




A New Book for Leaders 



Exploring the opportunities and challenges that the older adult population presents for the Christian community, Dr. Amy Hanson dares church leaders to let go of stereotypes about aging and embrace a new paradigm—that older adults are for the most part active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions for the Kingdom of God. Â




Dr. Hanson is a speaker, teacher, writer, consultant and a member of the EFCA ENCORE team.  She is passionate about motivating church leaders to engage older adults in significant Kingdom work.  Dr. Hanson combines her degree in gerontology and her ministry experience to educate and equip pastors, denominational leaders, students, health care professionals and older adults on the unique opportunities of an aging population.




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1US Census Bureau population distribution statistic relaeased in 2008 (http://www.census.gov/)