RESOURCE GUIDES

POAMN’s annual resource guide contains a wealth of program ideas and resources to support your older adult ministry. View the 2025 guide and past guides below.

Electronic versions of current and past guides are linked here for anyone to use. A complementary print copy of the latest guide is mailed to POAMN members each spring.

Want a print copy of the current guide? Become a member to receive your free copy. Another option is to make a donation of $5 or more to POAMN.

Inside the 2025 Planning Guide

Articles available to read online are linked below. More articles will be linked as they are published.

  • Welcome
  • Explore Opportunities in Ministry With Older Adults
  • A New Tradition: Celebrating Intergenerational Bonds
  • Start or Enhance Your Ministry With a POAMN Grant
  • Sharing Meditation Practices: A Journey of Faith and Reflection
  • Save the Date for POAMN’s 2025 Conference
  • Looking Back, Looking Forward
  • Enhance Your Ability to Serve: Older Adult Ministry Certificate Through Columbia Seminary
  • Cope with Change Using the Rearview Mirror
  • The Gift of Longevity
  • Creating Goals to Promote Joy
  • Embracing the Journey of Writing Your Personal Narrative
  • Empowering Senior Adults in Navigating the Digital World
  • The Art of Mentorship
  • Meaningful Books for Senior Discussion Groups
  • Worship Service: No Matter Our Age
  • POAMN Continues to Rise From Challenges of Global Pandemic
  • Planning Guide Sponsors

Past Guides

The articles and program ideas in past guides are a rich source of inspiration also. Check out other issues below. Select the guide’s name or cover image to open it.
Date
Info

03/16/23
2023 Planning Guide
03/16/23

03/26/22
2022 Planning Guide
03/26/22

03/31/21
2021 Tour Guide
03/31/21

01/01/20
2020 Planning Guide
01/01/20

01/01/19
2019 Planning Guide
01/01/19

01/01/18
2018 Planning Guide
01/01/18

01/01/17
2017 Planning Guide
01/01/17

01/01/16
2016 Planning Guide
01/01/16

01/01/15
2015 Planning Guide
01/01/15

01/01/14
2014 Planning Guide
01/01/14

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