Looking Back, Looking Forward
People often wonder about the meaning of life in general and about the meaning of their own lives in particular. As we age, these contemplations about meaning often feel more urgent.
Call for 2026 Resource Guide Articles
POAMN requests your submissions of creative ways to minister to older adults for the 2026 Older Adult Ministry Resource Guide. This guide helps...
How Faith Communities Can Intentionally Address Loneliness
Loneliness is a common problem in the world today. It seems that the more technologically connected we are, the lonelier we become. Learn how churches can address this in older adults.
Scholarships Available for POAMN Conference
UPDATE: POAMN's 2025 conference scholarship fund has reached its limit. Interested in attending the 2025 POAMN conference, but finances are a...
Registration Open for Fall and Winter Older Adult Ministry Certificate Courses
Columbia Theological Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning has released dates for its fall and winter courses. The two courses are part of the...
Creating Goals to Promote Joy
Throughout our lives, we set goals to achieve things we either want or need. As we age, one way to add joy to life is by continuing to pursue goals.
MINISTRY RESOURCE GUIDE
The 2025 Older Adult Ministries Resource Guide is available online. Members receive a complimentary print copy by mail. Join or renew now to receive your free copy.
GRANTS
Need funding to jump start a new older adult ministry or to strengthen an existing activity? POAMN members are invited to apply for funds from our Opportunities in Older Adult Ministry program.
WHO WE ARE
POAMN is the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network, a network of persons who are engaged in ministry with older adults.
POAMN’s mission is educating and equipping leadership and aging congregations to promote and engage in activity, wellness, care, and social involvement. Our purpose is to educate, advocate, develop and share resources, and train leaders by raising awareness around issues facing those who serve older adults, and are older adults, all in a covenant relationship with the Mission Agency Board of the PC (USA).
MEMBERSHIP
Open to anyone who is promoting, stimulating, developing and advocating for older adult ministry
DONATE
Please consider donating to POAMN to help further education and to equip aging congregations.
NEWS
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EVENTS
Older Adult Ministry courses are open to participants from any denomination or faith tradition