‘It was so encouraging to be reminded that old age is a blessing from God.’ Organised as a collaboration of Keswick Ministries with Faith in Later Life, over 80 people attended a three-day online seminar on ‘Faith in the Second Half’ in May.
A church leaders’ day saw: Dr David Field exploring the Theology of Ageing, which was a new concept to many; Dave Fenton encouraging the equipping and empowering of seniors for ministry; and Professor Keith Brown, The Revd Roger Hitchings and Pippa Cramer giving Biblical and practical ways of pastoring and supporting seniors.
‘A wonderful, inspiring opportunity for those passionate about seeing older people thrive, learning how to do it even better.’
The highlights of the next two days were authentic and moving personal accounts from Jeremy Marshall on ‘Finishing Well’, and Louise Morse on ‘Bereavement’. Debs Fidler spoke on releasing seniors onto front-line mission and we heard practical wisdom and advice on God’s plans for old age, ‘grand-mentoring’, hybrid church, and dementia.
‘I had no idea there was such a wealth of teaching and resources available in this area.’
The sessions are available at https:// keswickministries.org/past-teaching-and-training-content/ Come along to next year’s event on 10–12 May 2022!
