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Faith formation ministries that guide children, youth, and adults are commonly offered in churches. However, the same can’t be said about offering programmatic and spiritual support for aging and older…
All humans are wired for social connections, which are essential to our wellbeing. This helps explain why those who are lacking social connection are so impacted by loneliness and not…
Elizabeth Barton faithfully attended church, read her Bible every day, and prayed often. She loved her congregation and contributed to its ministry through her sense of humor and her dedicated…
This article is featured in the January/February 2026 issue of the Older Adult Ministries e-newsletter. To have this e-newsletter delivered to your email inbox click here. Faith formation ministries that…
Addressing food insecurity through a community garden; offering educational, emotional, and programmatic support to youth transitioning out of foster care; and providing counseling and wellness resources to older adults. These…
The holidays are often associated with feelings of joy, excitement, celebration, and gratitude. However, for individuals who are in a season of grieving, it can be an entirely different experience…
Contributed by Rev. Angel Luis Rivera-Agosto, NBA’s Community Engagement Senior Coordinator for Justice Initiatives Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 Justice issues today are especially urgent…
Contributed by Rev. Kimberly Weir, Older Adult Ministries Innovative Conversations Group Riverside Avenue Christian Church in Jacksonville, FL embraced Silver Chalice as a pilot church earlier this year, and formed…
Wonderful work is happening through our Older Adult Ministries team! The Silver Chalice Ministry celebrates its one-year anniversary with the recognition of eight congregations who piloted the Silver Chalice process,…
The National Benevolent Association is proud to announce its Spring 2023 Mission & Ministry Grantees. In this cycle, NBA’s Mission & Ministry Grants program provided a total of $174,600 to 40 projects…