By Pippa Cramer2023-06-08T11:06:00
Older people are the fastest-growing age demographic in the Western world, but when it comes to church evangelism and outreach, they’re often overlooked. Pippa Cramer says if we want to share the gospel with them, the hymns they know and love can help
Older people have always held a special place in my heart. I think this stems back to my childhood, where I spent a lot of time with my incredible grandparents; I adored them, and just loved hearing their stories and learning from them. Later, having worked for many years as an occupational therapist in the NHS, I found that one of my favourite parts of the job was working alongside older patients.
We have so much to learn from our elders, all of whom have enormous amounts of life experience and wisdom, and all of whom deserve our respect, love and care. My heart aches when this precious generation gets overlooked and marginalised, especially in light of the fact that older adults are the fastest-growing age demographic in the Western world.
2024-12-18T17:03:00Z By Ben Boland
During the festive season, we celebrate Jesus coming to a world who did not recognise him. Ben Boland shares his top tips for loving those who may not recognise us either, whether at Christmas or all year round
2023-06-30T11:38:00Z By Alexandra Davis
We think, talk and plan for all other important life stages – school, marriage, career – so why not our later life, asks Alexandra Davis?
2023-05-24T10:21:00Z By Rick Hill
If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get what we’ve always got, says Rick Hill. It’s time to dream again, and let God reignite a vision for the evangelisation of the nation in each and every one of our hearts
2025-07-07T08:55:00Z By Sarah Sedgwick
After their child came out as transgender and cut off all contact, the grief for Christian parents Gary and Leah was profound. But it is possible to keep loving in the silence — with grace, humility and hope — even when reconciliation feels out of reach, says Sarah Sedgwick
2025-07-04T15:43:00Z By Rev Jamie Sewell
While many churches prioritise order, structure, and predictability, Rev Jamie Sewell says true revival isn’t born of control, but of holy disruption
2025-07-04T14:46:00Z By Joshua Luke Smith
Don’t have time for hours of quiet and stillness with God? Don’t feel bad, says Joshua Luke Smith. It isn’t the size of our offering that matters to God, but the heart behind it
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