RT Article
T1 The role of older adults in congregational discernment: lessons about LGBTQ+ inclusion
JF Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
VO 34
IS 4
SP 344
OP 365
A1 Harris, Helen
A1 Yancey, Gaynor
A1 Holmes, Kimberly
A1 Jones, Jess
A1 Goertzen, Geneece
A1 Herridge, Mallory
A2 Yancey, Gaynor
A2 Holmes, Kimberly
A2 Jones, Jess
A2 Goertzen, Geneece
A2 Herridge, Mallory
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1817240994
AB The role of older adults in Christian congregations is frequently connected to both longevity in the church and financial resources to sustain the work. These two factors can be combined to create a conservative perspective, preservation of the past, and power to influence decisions about change. In a study of 21 congregations across three denominations, the researchers found that while many older adult participants would communicate a negative response to LGBTQ+ inclusion in churches, leadership, and sacraments including marriage, others were committed to and led change, often from a social justice perspective.
K1 generational bias
K1 LGBTQ+
K1 Congregations
K1 Older Adults
DO 10.1080/15528030.2022.2038336