Reaching the next generation? Reorienting Australian Pentecostalism as a spiritual expression for the ageing. Issue 3 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wells, Greta E. C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging. Volume 28:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 154
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Ageing -- Australia -- baby boomers -- Pentecostalism -- spirituality; Church work with older people -- Periodicals; Older people -- Religious life -- Periodicals; Older people -- Psychology -- Periodicals; Older people -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 261.8
• DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2015.1092488
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1552-8030

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article reflects upon the challenges of older generations in the Australian Pentecostal church. After careful consideration of the dynamics and nature of this movement, it is argued that Pentecostalism and its associated spiritual practices could still prove meaningful for the ageing—even challenging notions of what it means to know God in times of cognitive decline. Overall, although limitations in current practices are noted, suggestions are made for how Australian 'pentecostals' may better engage older persons—particularly the ageing baby boomer generation.