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Peer reviewedFahey, Charles J.; Lewis, Mary Ann – Generations, 1990
A well-rounded congregational approach to the elderly should be based on three premises: (1) older persons can give as well as receive ministry; (2) ministry should assist with aging gracefully and supporting the frail, sick, and dependent; and (3) intergenerational solidarity is to be highly valued. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Churches, Clergy, Older Adults
Peer reviewedMelville, Annabelle M. – Catholic Library World, 1984
Comparison of Catholic biography in the 1950s and 1980s highlights prominent titles and publishers. Biographies as a segment of history of the Church in the United States, the author's writing of the biography of DuBourg, and the history of DuBourg's three decades in the American Catholic Church are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Catholics, Christianity
Thomas, James S. – 1979
The ethnic minority local church and its role in the Methodist ministry is discussed in an effort to emphasize the importance of strengthening Methodist ties with the black community. The black religious heritage and its historical relationship to the Methodist church are also discussed. It is suggested that church boards and agencies should…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black Influences, Blacks, Church Related Colleges
Neugebauer, Roger – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Identifies four trends among centers with religious connections which reflect a tendency for such centers to get more actively involved in the provision of child care services: (1) more proactive involvement at the national level; (2) rapid increase in services; (3) more active involvement as program operators; and (4) more inclination to promote…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Churches, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Rankin, Robert, Ed.; And Others – 1980
Three areas relative to the campus ministry are assessed: the discovery and nurture of the spirit, contemplation and action in higher education, and the ministries of faith communities. The collection of essays addresses the religious events happening within colleges and universities and the religious communities which have been formed within…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Catholics, Christianity, Churches
Freeman, Margery, Ed. – 1986
Experiences of church-based child care advocates are narrated in this booklet. Introductory remarks argue that the National Council of Churches (NCC) must advocate high quality, affordable child care for all children and persuade church members to provide it. Part I tells stories about members' efforts to provide child care services to families:…
Descriptors: Advocacy, After School Programs, Certification, Child Abuse
Download full textGrace, Andre P. – 2002
North Americans' fear and preoccupation with safety and security as a result of the September 11 attacks is similar to that felt by gays and lesbians in daily life. Queer persons are not part of the Christian family, according to Jerry Falwell and other rightist Christian fundamentalists, including those involved in transformative ministry and…
Descriptors: Activism, Anger, Anxiety, Churches
