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SUMMARY:Certificate program in MINISTRY FOR THE AGING: Course 1 - Part 1 - Biblical Foundations of Ministries with the Aging
DESCRIPTION:Course 1 (Online version offered in two parts on April 10 and 17\, 2021; Debriefing session May 1\, 2021)\nBiblical Foundations of Ministries with the Aging (April 10\, 2021); Demographic Realities of Ministries with the Aging…with a Missional Action Plan (April 17\, 2021)\nDescription:\nOpportunities to serve with the aging already abound\, including the elderly living in our own neighbourhoods and throughout our communities.  The vast majority (90+%) live in their own homes or with their own families; 2/3 of those over 85 live in their own homes or with their families.  85% of those with dementia live in the communities (not in institutions).  Further\, loneliness in Canadian seniors is widely recognized as “an epidemic”: “1.4 million elderly Canadians report feeling lonely”\, “while 80 years and older say that up to 80 per cent of the time they feel lonely” (here).  How\, though\, shall we go about understanding aging\, our own as well as “ministries with the aging”*?  This course begins our considerations for orienting both our understanding and our practices with attention to biblical foundations.  We will look at a biblical view of the elderly & aging (especially the privileges promised as well as the special challenges)\, the biblical opportunities & responsibilities of the elderly\, the church’s responsibility toward the elderly\, as well as pastoral & ministry applications including an examination of the motives and privileges for ministries with the aging.  In addition to our consideration of biblical foundations both in class and via the readings\, each student will begin a practical exploration of the opportunities in your church and community. \n*(Notice we say “with”\, not “for”; we are in this together.) \n“The righteous … flourish in the courts of our God.\nThey still bear fruit in old age;\nthey are ever full of sap and green\,\nto declare that the LORD is upright”\n(Psalm 92).\nFacilitators:\nDr. Tom McCormick and Rev. Matthew VanLuik\nThis course is the first course out of 7 courses with the option to obtain a Certificate in MINISTRY TO THE AGING\nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the course will be offered in 2 (two) online sessions on April 10 and 17\, 2021; the debriefing session will be held on May 1\, 2021\nFEES\nConference attendance – There will be a $50 fee for those who ONLY attend the conference\nAudit – There will be a $100 fee for auditing the module.\nCertificate Level – There will be a $150 fee for each module 0r $750 if preregistered for the entire program ($650 for chaplains)\nBachelors/Masters Level – Please contact the Word and Spirit Institute for tuition of Bachelor and Masters courses.\nThere will an additional cost for the purchase of required reading material.\nCOURSE SCHEDULE\n\nBiblical Foundations of Ministries with the Aging\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (I)\nAging\, Stages of Human Development\, and Spirituality\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (II)\nReaching out: Institutional settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nReaching out: The Church and the Community; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nCultural\, Gender\, and Religious Diversity; Global Aging\n\nInterested?\nPlease e-mail wsinstitute@outlook.com to register and/or receive the Course-syllabus\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/certificate-program-in-ministry-for-the-aging-module-1-biblical-foundations-of-ministries-with-the-aging/
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