The power of persistence
Alex Drew from Faith in Later Life reflects on the power of persistent personal invitations
Our partner charity Faith in Later Life exists to inspire and equip Christians to reach, serve and empower older people in every community, through the local church
It does this through:
- equipping a national network of over 1000 Church Champions to empower older Christians in their churches and reach older people in the wider community
- providing a central Resource Hub to help support Church Champions in a variety of matters relating to older age
- delivering regular online training and networking opportunities to resource and encourage those working among older people in churches
- speaking into the media to provide leadership on key issues such as ageing, loneliness, and God’s view of ageing
- The DailyHOPE phone line which offers biblical encouragement and inspiration to older people who are offline and staying home.
Resource hub recommendations
The Faith in Later Life website has a wealth of resources for those working with older people, including:
Starting something new among older people at Church
Daily Hope
DailyHOPE is a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers, available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Please share the number with those who are offline, staying home, or simply in need of God’s encouragement at this time – 0800 804 8044
Hymns We Love
Hymns We Love is a gentle evangelistic series which uses well-loved hymns to explore the Christian faith with seniors. Each session features a beautifully shot video set in a historic English church, and tells the story of the hymn and the gospel message behind it.
Read more stories about Faith in Later Life on our website
Hymns We Love
Faith in Later Life Ambassador Pippa Cramer tells how a hymn-based ministry to older people at her church helped to inspire the Daily Hope, the free phone line which has offered spiritual comfort to many during the pandemic
Listen up
Dr Fiona Costa is an Ambassador for our sister organisation Faith in Later Life. Her research explores how listening to music can lift the spirits and impact quality of life for older people