Purpose: The care and discipleship of BBC Senior Saints by encouraging spiritual growth, ministry, and fellowship.
Mission: Encouraging and mobilizing senior saints to use their gifts for the building up of the body, and providing compassionate support—especially to those who are shut-in or unable to regularly participate in church life.
Vision: “One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4)
Mission: Encouraging and mobilizing senior saints to use their gifts for the building up of the body, and providing compassionate support—especially to those who are shut-in or unable to regularly participate in church life.
Vision: “One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4)
Ministry Components
Component # 1 – Discipleship and Care
- Seasoned Men Bible Study and Fellowship
- Seasoned Women Bible Study and Fellowship
- Sick and Shut-in Care (Home, Hospital, Nursing Home, Rehabilitation Center – Matthew 25:36)
- Encouragement of Children of Aging Parents
Component # 2 – Ministry Events to Grow Relationships and Shared Experiences
- Monthly Luncheons
- 5th Sunday Dinners
- Road Trips (Sandy Cove, Sight & Sound)
- Health Fair
- Assignment/accountability that promotes continual growth and guards against isolation and depression
Component # 3 – Connecting Younger Adults with Older Adults
- By Example (Titus 2:2-3)
- Through Discipleship and Mentoring (Psalm 145:4; Titus 2:4-6)
- Help Needed by Seniors (Labor, repair, clean up, odd jobs, etc.)
Component # 4 – Retreats
- Planning and strategy for our lives and ministry
- Worship, Teaching, FellowshipFellowship
- Every other year (Kick-off: 2027, Camp Wabanna)
Component # 5 – Outreach
- Senior Adult and Retirement Communities Bible Studies and Outreach
- Hospital, Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Outreach
Recommended Resources for Men:
BOOKS
- Wrinkled But Not Ruined: Counsel for the Elderly – By Jay E. Adams
- Finishing Our Course with Joy: Guidance from God for Engaging with Our Aging – By J.I. Packer
VIDEOS
- Growing old Gracefully by Joel James