Reaching Seniors in Nursing Homes - a podcast by Evangelism In Australia

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Tina Waldrom chats with eighty-year-old Pam, who is Reaching Seniors for Christ in Nursing Homes. Pam’s story is extraordinary. Pam met Jesus in her fifties and started volunteering in nursing homes a short while later. Pam never saw herself as someone particularly suited to this role, but was happy to explore what the Lord had put on her heart. Since Pam embarked on the journey to share Christ with seniors, hundreds of lives have been transformed. Pam shares openly about her journey to volunteering and the simple skills needed to be effective in this space.

In Australia there is a large ageing population. The need for believers and churches alike to engage with seniors is crucial. Thousands of seniors in Australia need to hear the wonderful message of hope, that only Christ can bring. Many seniors have a church or Christian faith background, and so the starting point for many is a simple discussion about their past. A listening ear and a compassionate heart go a long way in reaching seniors for Christ.

In this episode, Pam shares some key insights, many of which the Lord showed her directly as she stepped out to work in nursing homes. The stories that Pam tells are heart-warming. They reveal easy and practical ways to reach out effectively to seniors.

In this podcast episode, you will discover…

How the Holy Spirit led Pam to work in nursing homes.

Why Christian volunteers are so effective in nursing homes.

The process to becoming a volunteer to seniors in the community.

How to approach a local nursing home or organisation to offer help.

The reason that many seniors have no family or visitors in later life.

How the gospel can look when declared to seniors in nursing homes.

The ways in which Jesus has led Pam to share her faith with the elderly.

How Pam uses the poetry of Helen Steiner Rice to minister to people.

Practical steps to talking about Christ with seniors.

How consistency and commitment changes people’s lives over time?

Watch a short video to see Pam’s lovely face.

And so much more…

RESOURCES referred to in this episode:

Helen Steiner Rice books.

FURTHER RESOURCES

*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and Individuals
To upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.