ONLINE LEARNING COHORT

The Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network (POAMN) is pleased to partner with the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Office of Christian Formation to offer an online, coach-facilitated cohort for leaders new to older adult ministries:
Cultivating Your Own Older Adult Ministry
A Virtual Cohort Beginning the Week of April 16
About This Cohort
This cohort is designed for those new to leadership in older adult ministry. It is an opportunity to study, exchange ideas, and grow with peers who are also in the initial stages of their ministry with older adults. The cohort seeks to help participants fashion and grow effective ministries for their own unique settings. In addition, cohort members will address concerns, issues, and burning questions that are of interest to them.
Leadership
This cohort will be coached by Sandy Safford. Sandy is an experienced and engaging coach who has led a variety of cohorts. She has been a Faith Formation leader for twenty five-plus years and serves as commissioned lay pastor of a small rural congregation in Colorado. Sandy loves coaching and living in Colorado.
Course Format
The study group will consist of 5 to 8 people and will meet for six 90-minute sessions. Group members will select their own area of focus and develop individualized goals designed to cultivate their older adult ministry. Group members may want to:
- plan a special event
- design a study series
- organize a new area of service
- discover methods to face a challenging topic such as racism
- connect with an age group like Boomers, or
- create a unique opportunity.
The coach will guide and facilitate each session, foster a positive environment for exchanges and conversation, and provide feedback for individual projects. Participants are expected to be active partners in learning: supporting, guiding, and resourcing the group and to attend each session.
Who Should Join This Cohort
The cohort is open to POAMN members and non-members who are new leaders in older adult ministry (fewer than three years experience).
This program is a partnership between POAMN and the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Office of Christian Formation.
Dates
Six 90-minute sessions held weekly on Wednesdays, April 19-May 31 (April 19, No meeting April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
Time
1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Registration Fee
$25 contribution to POAMN
Registration
Closed on April 5
For More Information
If you desire additional info or have questions, contact Steve Aschmann.
