Helping Faith Leaders: Aging Ministry & Services Bundle(FaithBundle) Two Courses. One Comprehensive Approach to Aging Ministry. Supporting older adults and their families requires both compassionate leadership and practical knowledge of available services. The University of Lynchburg's Faith and Aging course bundle brings these essential skills together in one affordable learning opportunity. Helping Faith Leaders: Aging Ministry & Services Bundle includes two complementary online courses: Introduction to Aging: An Aging Ministry Course for Faith Leaders Explore the changing realities of aging and discover how to build welcoming, inclusive, and sustainable faith communities. Drawing on theology, gerontology, social work, and organizational strategy, this course provides a framework for supporting older adults through meaningful engagement, pastoral care, and ministry leadership. Helping Faith Leaders Navigate the Maze of Aging Services Develop practical skills for connecting older adults and their families with essential resources. Using the House of Support framework, this course introduces aging services, caregiver support networks, financial assistance resources, and referral pathways to help faith leaders provide informed guidance. Both courses are fully online, asynchronous, and self-paced, allowing participants to complete their learning on their own schedules. Save When You Enroll in Both Courses Enroll in both courses for $149—a savings of $49 compared with purchasing them separately for $99 each. Together, these courses provide a foundation for developing effective aging ministries while helping older adults and families navigate the services and support they need. Modules About the Instructor Course 1: Introduction to Aging: An Aging Ministry Course for Faith Leaders This six-module course explores the realities of aging and provides practical approaches to building inclusive, supportive, and sustainable faith communities. Modules: The Call to Care and the Aging Wave The Biological and Social Realities of Aging Identifying and Navigating Potential Pitfalls Support for the Journey: Dementia, Grief, and Caregiving Building a Sustainable Ministry Conclusion and Resource Toolkit Course 2: Helping Faith Leaders Navigate the Maze of Aging Services This six-module course provides practical tools for navigating aging-related resources, connecting individuals and families with support services, and developing effective referral pathways. Modules: The Front Porch: National Resources The Neighborhood: State and Local Resources The Financial Foundation Connecting and Linking Services Evaluating Quality of Care Security and Scam Prevention Both courses are fully online, asynchronous, and self-paced. Participants receive access to both courses and may complete them in either order. About the Instructor Joseph L. Lugo, MADirector, Beard Center on Aging | University of Lynchburg Joseph Lugo brings more than 25 years of experience in aging services, policy, and community support at the federal, state, and local levels. As Director of the University of Lynchburg's Beard Center on Aging, he leads initiatives focused on healthy aging, caregiver support, community engagement, and improving the lives of older adults. Previously, Joseph served in a leadership role with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living, where he directed national and state initiatives involving aging and disability resources, person-centered planning, caregiver support, and access to long-term services. He holds a master's degree in Gerontology and a graduate certificate in Public Management Practices from the University of Illinois Springfield. His areas of expertise include faith-based outreach, caregiving, aging services navigation, and connecting older adults with the resources they need to thrive. Price: $149.00 Quantity: Return to Catalog
