Reaching the next generation? Reorienting Australian Pentecostalism as a spiritual expression for the ageing

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 chall...

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Auteur principal: Wells, Greta E. C. (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Routledge [2016]
Dans: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Année: 2016, Volume: 28, Numéro: 3, Pages: 139-154
Sujets non-standardisés:B Spirituality
B Pentecostalism
B Baby Boomers
B Ageing
B Australia
Accès en ligne: Volltext (Verlag)
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Résumé: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.
ISSN:1552-8049
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2015.1092488