Looking for God Over Your Shoulder: Contemplative Practices for Older Disciples Series
The NBA supports intentional innovative conversations about emerging needs and ideas by convening cohort groups of Disciples leaders, creating space that allows for deepened effectiveness in resourcing the church on forward-leaning health and social service issues.
At the beginning of 2023, the NBA called together an Innovative Conversation Group on Older Adult Ministries to understand how the NBA and the denomination at large could better support this population.
The NBA Innovative Conversation (IC) Group about Older Adult Ministries comprises leaders from Disciples health and social service organizations, congregations, regions, and ecumenical partners. This IC group meets regularly to discuss and envision ministry opportunities with older adults in the life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Their goal is rooted in innovation and progress at the intersections of health and social service ministry and the larger church:
As a continuation of this work, we invite you to join Rev. Dr. Paul Koch as he leads a series from the recently published, “Looking for God Over Your Shoulder,” in four ZOOM meetings on Tuesdays January 16, 23, 30, and February 6 at 11 a.m. CT. The hour will include guided scripture, devotion, prayer, and sharing with older adult individuals and groups in mind. You can register for this event below.
Note: To encourage participation, these virtual gatherings will be Zoom meetings, not webinars. Attendees will be able to unmute and share thoughts on camera.
About Rev. Dr. Paul Koch
The Rev. Dr. Paul Koch is Regional Minister in Mid-America, a ministry that found him after a spiritual encounter in the North Woods of Minnesota in 2015. Since his aforementioned adult rite of passage, he has become passionate and consistent about incorporating contemplative meditation practices in his life.
He co-wrote and edited a complete guide to practices and liturgies for Older Adults to use personally and with others for the NBA which is available on NBA’s website. He also recently edited the College of Regional Ministers Advent and Christmas devotional book, “Abide with Us,” has authored men’s group curricula, and leads among others, spiritual retreats for Disciples Men and Illuman.
