Articles on Reaching the 50+ Generation
Dr. Dave Gallagher is Pastor Emeritus at Palm West Community Church in Sun City West, AZ and currently serves as Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He has an extensive conference ministry and teaches undergraduate and graduate level online courses.
His mission on the pastoral team at Palm West Community Church is to help create an Ephesians 4 "Equipping Culture" in the life and ministry of the church specifically training and equipping lay leaders.
He has 50 articles published, has written curriculum for four publishers and contributed sections to six books on volunteer ministry, outreach, children & youth ministry, small groups, loss & grief and middle, senior and elderly adult ministry. He and his wife have two adult children and two granddaughters.
Dr. Dave Gallagher is Pastor Emeritus at Palm West Community Church in Sun City West, AZ and currently serves as Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He has an extensive conference ministry and teaches undergraduate and graduate level online courses.
His mission on the pastoral team at Palm West Community Church is to help create an Ephesians 4 "Equipping Culture" in the life and ministry of the church specifically training and equipping lay leaders.
He has 50 articles published, has written curriculum for four publishers and contributed sections to six books on volunteer ministry, outreach, children & youth ministry, small groups, loss & grief and middle, senior and elderly adult ministry. He and his wife have two adult children and two granddaughters.
Articles and Resources (Click on the title):
"Ministering to Boomers" Church Initiative
"Against Generations" An article by Rebecca Onion about generational thinking that becomes seductive and confirms preconceived prejudices
"Which Type of Community Is Right For You?" (Chart) [LifeSite Logistics]
"Determine Your Needs Survey"
"Some Similarities and Differences between Historic Evangelical Hymns and Contemporary Worship Songs"
"Biblical and Spiritual Issues of Aging"
“Understanding Boomers & Builders – Reaching the 55 & Up Crowd”
"12 Benchmarks Strengths and Weaknesses Action Plan for 50+ Second Half Ministry"
"Interests, Abilities, Challenges and Topics"
“12 Trends for ‘Second Half Ministry”
“Nine Tips for Making Hospital Visits”
“Grandkids, Great-Grandkids and Beyond”
“A Checklist for Caregivers”
“Facing Disappointments”
“Christmas Hamburger Cookies”
“Beating Holiday Havoc”
“Negative Thoughts Cause Emotional Turmoil”
“Helping People through the Grieving Process”
“Keeping Perspective”
"Reaching the 70+ Generation”
“Ministry to the Dying”
“Should the Church Hold a Ceremony to Bless Unmarried Elderly Couples”
“Active Duty: Innovative Ministry Ideas for Seniors”
“Designing an Effective Ministry for Senior Adults”
"Developing a New Boomer Mandated Ministry for Adults Over Fifty" Dissertation Review
“Ten Ways to Assimilate Seniors in Your Ministry”
“12 Prerequisites That Will Make or Break an Adults 55+ Ministry”
“Involving Seniors in Ministry”
“Keys to Finding and Training Volunteers”
“Overcoming Criticism and Negativism”
“Ready for Tomorrow’s Seniors? How can the Church prepare now to be ready for the growing senior population in America?”
“Reaching Our Aging Culture,”
"Three Christmas Reminders"
"Keeping Love Strong"
"Have a Downsizing and Relocation Plan"
"The Ins and Outs of Hospital Visits"
Websites and Resources
Recommended Books
Marriage Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, three sections, ©2007:
"Five Ideas for Later-in-Life Marriage"
"Five Ideas for Coping with Health Issues in Marriage"
"Five Ideas for Keeping Long-Term Marriages Alive"
BibleSense® Small Group Ministry book, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, two sessions, ©2006:
“Preparing the Body” Ephesians 4:1-16, pp 40-49
“Becoming a New Person” Ephesians 4:17-32, pp 50-59
Outreach Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, three sections, ©July 2006:
“Three Ideas to Get Smaller Groups Outreach-Minded”
“Two Service Ideas for Adult Group”
“Five ideas for Caring for Seniors”
Pastoral Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, six sections, ©2006:
“10 Ways to Assimilate New People Into Your Fellowship,” pp 161-162
“3 Ways to Organize Your Used Sermons and Illustrations,” pp 48-49
“9 Tips for Hospital Visits,” pp 155-156
“9 Reminders for Dealing With Deaths and Funerals,” pp 157-158
“3 Guidelines for Wedding Ceremonies,” p 159
“6 Do’s and Don’ts for Baby Dedications,” p 160
Forms included in the encyclopedia, pp 19, 50, 67, 78 and 63-169
Small Group Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, three sections, ©2005:
“6 Principles for Planning A Small Group Outreach,” pp 198-200
“30 Outreach Opportunities Within Your church,” pp 201-208
“20 Tips for Seniors’ Groups,” pp 220-225
"Ministering to Boomers" Church Initiative
"Against Generations" An article by Rebecca Onion about generational thinking that becomes seductive and confirms preconceived prejudices
"Which Type of Community Is Right For You?" (Chart) [LifeSite Logistics]
"Determine Your Needs Survey"
"Some Similarities and Differences between Historic Evangelical Hymns and Contemporary Worship Songs"
"Biblical and Spiritual Issues of Aging"
“Understanding Boomers & Builders – Reaching the 55 & Up Crowd”
"12 Benchmarks Strengths and Weaknesses Action Plan for 50+ Second Half Ministry"
"Interests, Abilities, Challenges and Topics"
“12 Trends for ‘Second Half Ministry”
“Nine Tips for Making Hospital Visits”
“Grandkids, Great-Grandkids and Beyond”
“A Checklist for Caregivers”
“Facing Disappointments”
“Christmas Hamburger Cookies”
“Beating Holiday Havoc”
“Negative Thoughts Cause Emotional Turmoil”
“Helping People through the Grieving Process”
“Keeping Perspective”
"Reaching the 70+ Generation”
“Ministry to the Dying”
“Should the Church Hold a Ceremony to Bless Unmarried Elderly Couples”
“Active Duty: Innovative Ministry Ideas for Seniors”
“Designing an Effective Ministry for Senior Adults”
"Developing a New Boomer Mandated Ministry for Adults Over Fifty" Dissertation Review
“Ten Ways to Assimilate Seniors in Your Ministry”
“12 Prerequisites That Will Make or Break an Adults 55+ Ministry”
“Involving Seniors in Ministry”
“Keys to Finding and Training Volunteers”
“Overcoming Criticism and Negativism”
“Ready for Tomorrow’s Seniors? How can the Church prepare now to be ready for the growing senior population in America?”
“Reaching Our Aging Culture,”
"Three Christmas Reminders"
"Keeping Love Strong"
"Have a Downsizing and Relocation Plan"
"The Ins and Outs of Hospital Visits"
Websites and Resources
Recommended Books
Marriage Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, three sections, ©2007:
"Five Ideas for Later-in-Life Marriage"
"Five Ideas for Coping with Health Issues in Marriage"
"Five Ideas for Keeping Long-Term Marriages Alive"
BibleSense® Small Group Ministry book, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, two sessions, ©2006:
“Preparing the Body” Ephesians 4:1-16, pp 40-49
“Becoming a New Person” Ephesians 4:17-32, pp 50-59
Outreach Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, three sections, ©July 2006:
“Three Ideas to Get Smaller Groups Outreach-Minded”
“Two Service Ideas for Adult Group”
“Five ideas for Caring for Seniors”
Pastoral Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, six sections, ©2006:
“10 Ways to Assimilate New People Into Your Fellowship,” pp 161-162
“3 Ways to Organize Your Used Sermons and Illustrations,” pp 48-49
“9 Tips for Hospital Visits,” pp 155-156
“9 Reminders for Dealing With Deaths and Funerals,” pp 157-158
“3 Guidelines for Wedding Ceremonies,” p 159
“6 Do’s and Don’ts for Baby Dedications,” p 160
Forms included in the encyclopedia, pp 19, 50, 67, 78 and 63-169
Small Group Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, three sections, ©2005:
“6 Principles for Planning A Small Group Outreach,” pp 198-200
“30 Outreach Opportunities Within Your church,” pp 201-208
“20 Tips for Seniors’ Groups,” pp 220-225
