Older Adults
The Beauty of Collaboration
When we put our voices, knowledge, and actions together, our world expands exponentially. When we work and share together, Older Adult Ministries grows organically. An amazing example unfolded recently. Laura…
Read MoreAgeism: One of The Last Socially Acceptable Prejudices
What if everything we thought we knew about aging was wrong? Dr. Tracey Gendron, professor and Chair of the Department of Gerontology and the Executive Director of the Virginia Center…
Read MoreWhat Could Be Better?
NBA’s Special Initiative for Older Adults is starting something new by growing from what has already begun. This two-year initiative is enacting NBA’s core values of innovative approaches, prophetic tradition,…
Read MoreOlder Adults “Well and Thriving” at Sun City Christian Church
Two years ago, medical and mental health professional church members at Sun City Christian Church (SCCC) in Sun City, AZ prepared a needs assessment for offering health and wellness programs…
Read MoreCelebrate Older Adults in May (And Any Time)!
Recognizing the many ways older adults still contribute to the life and ministry of our congregations, Older Adults Month, observed each May, is a great opportunity to designate a particular…
Read MoreSilver Chalice Ministry Aims to Grow and Enhance Age-Friendly Congregations
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…
Read MoreOut of Sight, Out of Mind: The Loneliness Epidemic
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…
Read MoreGood News On a Joyous Day
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…
Read MoreCommitting to Be Age-Friendly Congregations
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…
Read MoreNBA Announces Fall 2025 Mission & Ministry Grant Recipients
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…
Read MoreNBA Offers Events to Help Navigate Grief During the Holiday Season
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…
Read MoreJustice, Equity, and Love For Older Adults
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…
Read MoreSilver Chalice Ministry Member Congregation Highlight: Senior Connections Lunch and Learn Program
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…
Read MoreSilver Chalice Congregations and Older Adult Ministries Update
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,…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Spring 2023 Mission & Ministry Grantees
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…
Read MoreA Place to Belong: Indiana Congregation Creates Community Events for Older Adults
Each year, the National Benevolent Association invites congregations and ministries to apply for a Mission & Ministry Grant. These grants are reserved specifically for projects that will impact older adults…
Read MoreHow One Congregation Created a Network of Compassionate Older Adults
Each year, the National Benevolent Association invites congregations and ministries to apply for a Mission & Ministry Grant. These grants are reserved specifically for projects that will impact older adults…
Read MoreLonely But Not Alone: How Older Adult Ministries of Mid-America is Addressing Isolation
Each year, the National Benevolent Association invites congregations and ministries to apply for a Mission & Ministry Grant. These grants are reserved specifically for projects that will impact older adults as…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Fall 2022 Mission & Ministry Grantees
The National Benevolent Association is proud to announce its Fall 2022 Mission & Ministry Grantees. In this cycle, NBA’s Mission & Ministry Grants program provided a total of $192,500 to 33 Disciples…
Read MoreStaying Connected: Kansas Christian Home Uses Technology to Help Older Adults Socialize During Pandemic
Each year, the National Benevolent Association invites congregations and ministries to apply for a Mission & Ministry Grant. These grants are reserved specifically for projects that will impact older adults as…
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