BY 2010, 40% OF THE AVERAGE NORTH AMERICAN  CONGREGATION WILL BE OVER 55!

 

To successful minister to and through the 50+ adult, the church must understand the unique challenges and opportunities that confront this life stage.  CASA is prepared to help you meet this challenge. CASA membership:

 

Welcomes you into a family of leaders who know ideas that work!

 

·        Discover ministry ideas that will transform your church

·        Learn ways to strengthen intergenerational relationships

·        Create events and programs to meet real second half needs

·        Design a ministry to middle and senior adults that fits your church

·        Build a ministry to the whole person for the whole of life

 

Brings a discerning eye to the journey of second half Christians.

 

·        Move your church’s second half ministry from life-support to spiritual health

·        Know how to measure the transformational quality of your ministry

·        Involve second half people in designing your church’s ministry

·        Know what second half people are looking for and how to help them find it

·        Create an environment in which second half Christ-followers are inspired to finish well

 

Equips you to lead successfully and joyfully

 

·        Plug into the most current and effective ministry tools

·        Understand the similarities and differences of ministry to boomers and seniors

·        Know how to deal with elder abuse, family conflict, end-of-life planning, finances, caregiving and health issues

·        Navigate second half transitions without crashing

·        Use the communication tools that will reach your audience

To inspire and equip the Church for ministry to and through adults in life’s second half.

 

“The age wave that is breaking on America is going to be of a significance that matches the dawn of the industrial age or the invention of the microchip.”

                                                -- Dr. Ken Dychtwald

 

Publication for people 50+

“Significant Living”- a full-color magazine featuringinspiring stories and wisdom shared by people living with significance in life’s second half.

 

Members only website – www.gocasa.org

Current articles and ideas for ministry, blog to exchange ideas, links to important resources, updates on events, conferences and tools plus the new and informative Generation PLUS, an e-newsletter written especially for pastors and other leaders.

 

On Line Store

A quick and easy way to obtain ministry resources.  Free shipping and handling for

members.

 

Books

Members receive books and book reviews relevant to ministry to people in life’s second half.

 

Audio Resources

Recorded interviews with ministry professionals addressing opportunities, challenges, and strategies for generation specific leadership and ministry.

 

Annual Leadership Conference

An annual leadership conference staffed with outstanding leaders in second half ministry inspire and equip pastors and other leaders. Members receive reduced tuition.

 

Consultations with ministry experts –

Individual access to ministry professionals, answers to your questions, program ideas, problem solving, ministry funding, evaluation of current ministries, how to work with your church leadership, strategic planning.

 

 

Regional CASA gatherings

Under the guidance of Lead Pastors, churches in a regional area meet to share ideas, support and encourage one another, and plan regional events.