Changing Seasons
Older People's Ministries
William Booth College and online
William Booth College and online

An interactive course designed to equip people for ministry with older people.
Lieut-Colonel Drew McCombe, Secretary for Mission, says: 'Are we ready for the opportunities and challenges facing our ageing corps and communities?
'Changing Seasons is a detailed, proven and highly relevant training opportunity from our Older People’s Ministries team that can make a huge difference to our corps and our local mission to the wider world. It’s very timely, well researched and is highly recommended.'
Module dates
Module 1: An introduction to ministry with older people
- Tuesday 19 September 2023, 9.30am – 4.15pm, William Booth College
Module 2: Mission and discipleship
- Tuesday 31 October 2023, 9.30am – 4.15pm, online
Module 3: Loneliness and isolation
- Wednesday 1 November 2023, 9.30am – 4.15pm, online
Module 4: Module 4: Transitions in later life
- Thursday 22 February 2024, 9.30am – 4.15pm, William Booth College
Course duration
The four modules are delivered over a year – one day for each module.
Delegates can choose how many modules they want to attend.
Suitable for
Anyone who is interested in exploring ministry with older people. This would include:
- Officers
- Corps employees
- Chaplains
- Volunteers
- Divisional or Territorial Envoys
Registration
To register for the course email olderpeoplesministries@salvationarmy.org.uk.
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