Baby Boomers and Beyond

Baby Boomers and Beyond:
Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults Over 50
By Amy Hanson (Jossey-Bass/Leadership Network, 2010)
Amy Hanson challenges leaders to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. She shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.

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Baby Boomers and Beyond

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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