A new model of senior adult ministry in an aged society : focused on the Korean-American context

Sunpil Kim

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A new model of senior adult ministry in an aged society : focused on the Korean-American context

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Sunpil Kim. A New Model of Senior Adult Ministry In an Aged Society : Focused On the Korean-american Context. Wesley Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/011a4a22-bbca-4775-82fb-4e40477a8591.

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S. Kim. A new model of senior adult ministry in an aged society : focused on the Korean-American context. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/011a4a22-bbca-4775-82fb-4e40477a8591

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Sunpil Kim. A New Model of Senior Adult Ministry In an Aged Society : Focused On the Korean-American Context. Wesley Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/011a4a22-bbca-4775-82fb-4e40477a8591.

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Sunpil Kim

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Abstract

'The rapid aging of Korean and American society . . . has presented many significant challenges and opportunities for Korean churches and Korean-American churches alike. Many of existing church programs for older adults are no longer adequate or relevant for our graying congregations; consequently, there has been a growing need for a new model of senior adult ministry that can meet the diverse needs and expectations of older adults in an aged society. Inspired by the Rev. Dr. Gentzler's 'intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults,' and based on A. Maslow's theory of Hierarchy of Needs, the present paper has suggested a model of senior adult ministry shaped with the following three dimensions: ministry that provides a sense of belonging (community-oriented ministry), ministry that promotes a sense of usefulness (mission-and-service-oriented ministry), ministry that guides discovery of meaning and purpose (spirituality-oriented ministry). By applying this model of senior adult ministry, the present study has designed and implemented a project for boosting the integration of senior newcomers to the life of Korean Church of Atlanta UMC. The project consists of three programs: promoting senior newcomers' participation in small groups, 'Bible Stories with Hamuni & Habuji,' and spiritual life review/spiritual autobiography writing group.' -- Leaf [2].

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