In the 1980s, when large numbers of Boomers were starting to raise their families, Murren pioneered methods to reach them. "Boomerang"contains much of his findings. It emphasizes the idea of trainng the peole of your church to be "bringers and includers." It emphasizes the job of God's people being to find a relatiional bridge with neighbors and friends.

Generational differences are nothing new in church. There have always been groups and subgroups within a congregation, divided according to age. Yet with the possible exception of their educational programs, congregations have generally practiced a "one-size-fits-all" approach to ministry and worship.

Bob Whitesel and Kent R. Hunter wrote this book to provide congregations with a clear understanding of the problems caused by generation gaps as well as to offer ideas for transforming the church into a healthy, growing, tri-generational structure.

Senior adult ministry isn’t what it used to be.  The authors provide ideas, examples and advice  to help the local church leader start and maintain a senior adult program.

Generations, or people born in the same time period, each have a unique history and composition. Individuals go through life transition in a similar social, economic and cultural environment as others of their generation. These shared experiences and birth cohort characteristics influence the lifestyles, values, goals and preferences of each generation. By carefully describing the life experiences and the characteristics of four generations of Americans, Gary McIntosh provides an important update to his earlier work.

How can churches benefit by thinking about the Builder (born before 1946), the Boomer (1946-1964), the Buster (1965-1983), and the Bridger (born after 1983) generations? McIntosh answers that question by carefully using demographic, social, and historical data to describe four cohorts. Most useful to church leaders are his analyses of each generation’s religious characteristics and his presentation on how the church can both reach out to each generation and blend different generations.

Over one quarter of Americans are age fifty or older. This sizable group has unique needs and requires specialized ministry. In this resource, pastor to senior adults Dr. David Gallagher offers invaluable insights, practical ideas, and successful strategies for ministering effectively to people over 50. In this book you'll find:

• The Big Picture and Nuts and Bolts of Senior Adult Ministry
• 150 Solid Gold Ministry tips, time-savers, and life-savers
• Powerful outreach activities and events
• Reproducible worksheets and handouts

Win and Charles Arn have been pioneers in the "new senior awakening" that is spreading across the country. Here is a rich compilation of their insights and recommendations for churches seeking to minister effectively in the "age wave". The authors call the church beyond the old paradigms of senior adult ministry to a fresh new approach to ministry in today's again society.

 In this important new book, Dr. Charles Arn reports on a national research study of senior adult conversions. New perspectives arise for any church concerned with evangelizing this growing, and increasingly unreached segment of the American population.

AARP is the largest lobbying group in the United States. While evangelical Christians may not agree with all their emphasis, it is a good web resource for a wide range of issues for people over fifty.

CASA develops and provides ministry resources and leadership training for pastors and leaders of Adults 50+; and encourages outreach and evangelism, service and assimilation, fellowship and spiritual/personal growth for middle age and mature adults. There is a membership involved to access their information.