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.
Inside the 2025 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
Inside the 2024 Guide
Articles available to read online are linked below. More articles will be linked as they are published.
- Welcome
- Turn to New Resource for Older Adult Ministry Inspiration
- Explore the New Face of Aging at POAMN’s 2024 Conference
- Start or Enhance Your Ministry With a POAMN Grant
- How Faith Communities Can Intentionally Address Loneliness
- Hold a Grandparent Camp Using New Guide
- Caregiver Support Fair Connects Families With Resources
- Workshop Series Explores Glimpses of Heaven
- Helping Aspiring Retirees Is a Valuable Service
- Enhance Your Ability to Serve Older Adults With Courses From Columbia Seminary
- Recommended Reading for Individuals and Groups
- It’s How You Say It: Exploring the Language and Imagery of Aging
- Worship Service: Journey of Life
- 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.
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