Stakeholders

Step 5 of “Live in Respect” is based on 1 Timothy 5:1-2 and some intriguing questions come to mind. How would you describe your relationship with people 15-20 years older than you? Is it God-honoring? Do you seek relationships with older people, or not? Why? Focus on the Family materials for help with older family members are very useful. The article “Don’t act your age” offers some great maxims.

Timothy was “in the ministry”, so he had a stake in the success of his local congregation. But even if God does not call us as “ministers”, we have a stake in the success of the local church. We are all called to serve using the gifts with which He has blessed us. Do you view yourself as a stakeholder in the success of your church’s ministry to older adults?


P.S. If you are interested, an alternative to AARP is NASCON.