Changing Seasons

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 24 September 2024, 9.30am – 4.15pm, William Booth College

Module 2: Mission and discipleship

• Tuesday 11 February 2025, 9.30am – 4.15pm, online

Module 3: Loneliness and isolation

• Wednesday 12 February 2025, 9.30am – 4.15pm, online

Module 4: Module 4: Transitions in later life

• Wednesday 19 March 2025, 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.