Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry
University
Lipscomb University
Publication Date
6-23-2026
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to lay the groundwork for creating a holistic Senior Adult Ministry to support the flourishing of older adults through the activities of God’s people, the church. This approach to help older adults’ well-being is best accomplished through holistic support to enhance well-being, but many churches have not considered a holistic approach or developed a supportive capability. To create a holistic Senior Adult Ministry, I assessed the needs of senior adults in the Brentwood Hills Church of Christ (BHCC) in Nashville, Tennessee, within the United States. The findings and conclusions of this dissertation provide a model to help other organizations understand the unique needs of senior adults within their specific context. Additionally, the current project provides implications for church leaders to consider the criticality of intentional support for senior adults as an essential role of the church.
Recommended Citation
Booker, Royston Terrell III, "Assessing the Needs of a Church’s Older Adults to Promote Their Flourishing" (2026). DMin Project Theses. 21.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/dmin_project/21
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