Creating Vital Congregations Webinar Series

Tending Hope: The Church’s Mission with Our Aging Population
Date: February 27, 2016
Where: Online
Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm EST
Presenter: Rev. Joby Brown & Rev. Joan Schlesing

What is the churches’ response to the growing number of older adults who are seeking wholeness and purpose in their lives? This webinar will discuss theological and practical issues for this significant population, and it will offer some ideas about engaging older adults in the mission of the Church. Based on their experience and research, our Chaplains will help us explore some of the vast, rich opportunities available to individuals and congregations.

Dr. Joby Brown and Dr. Joan Schlesing are Board Certified Chaplains with the Association of Professional Chaplains. After varied careers multiple faith-based ministries, both are now Staff Chaplains with Christian Care Communities of Kentucky. Brown specializes in work with older adults in independent living and is a frequent presenter in the areas of spirituality, healthcare, and the congregational care of older adults. Schlesing’s expertise extends to seniors living independently and in skilled nursing care, with significant work focused on seniors who have dementia-related illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease.

(This webinar series will be hosted by Lexington Theological Seminary. For more information, please visit www.lextheo.edu.)