Faith Formation with Mature Adults

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Faith Formation with Mature Adults - Janet Schaeffler
Janet Schaeffler, one of the authors of The Seasons of Adult Faith Formation, describes effective practices and strategies for faith formation with mature adults. 

The Challenges and Opportunities for Faith Formation with Maturing Adults - Janet Schaeffler
This article present a profile of maturing adults today and five elements for ministry and adult faith formation with mature adults.

Developing Faith Formation with the Baby Boom Generation - John Roberto
This article is organized into two sections. Part 1 offers insights on approaching faith formation with Baby Boomers from experts in the field. Part 2 is a guide to developing congregational faith formation with Baby Boomers.  

Ministry By and For Those Beyond the Age of 55 - Christian Education Journal, Fall 2008 (Talbot School of Theology and NAPCE)
  • "Trends and Challenges for Ministry Among North America's Largest Generation - Gary McIntosh
  • "Perspectives on the Spiritual Development of the 'Aging' Boomers" - Hal Pettegrew
  • "Creating Learning Environments for Mature Adults that Foster Creativity and Faith Formation" - Linda Vogel
To access the journal articles go to: http://journals.biola.edu/ns/cej/volumes/5/issues/2.

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