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| The impact of congregation-related variables on programs for senior adult members | | Author(s) | James L Knapp |
| Journal title | Journal of Applied Gerontology, vol 20, no 1, March 2001 |
| Pages | pp 24-38 |
| Keywords | Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Pastoral care ; Church services ; Social surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | The growing number of older people in the US is beginning to have an impact on the composition of local church congregations. Using a national probability sample of 753 Churches of Christ, three hypotheses are tested. The most frequently offered service to older congregation members was visits to the housebound. Results of chi square tests reveal that having an organised ministry for older people greatly enhances the number of services that can be offered to their age group. Multiple regression is used to test a model of those factors believed to influence how "elder friendly" a local congregation is. The percentage of the congregation over 65 has little influence. Of greater importance is the amount of money budgeted for senior adult ministry, as well as the size of the congregation, and whether an organised effort to minister to older people is in place. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-010724202 A |
| Classmark | EX: OW: OWM: 3F: 7T |
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