October 25, 2006
Out of Context: John Burke
"I think we've focused some good attention on racism in the last 20 years, but I'm starting to wonder if 'ageism' is the next divide we will have to address."
-John Burke is pastor of Gateway Community Church in Austin, Texas and author of No Perfect People Allowed
Taken from "Family Portrait" in the Fall 2006 issue of Leadership Journal. To see the quote IN context, you'll need to see the print version of Leadership. To subscribe, click on the cover of Leadership on this page.
Posted by UrL Scaramanga on October 25, 2006
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Ageism?
Where's he been?
That ship pulled into port a long time ago which is why we have so many anti-age discrimination laws on the books now stemming from the 70's, and we're still fighting the discriminations against older people.
In California it's called "Elder Law" and it's a booming business for the lawyers.
Posted by: Sheerahkahn at October 25, 2006
Maybe he means ageism in the church. Most churches today seem to do their best to keep different age groups apart from one another, and seem to have a prefered age range for participation in many ministries.
We are a family, so we need to learn to be together.
Cheers
Posted by: alice at October 28, 2006
I've always found it odd to have different ministries for different age or gender groups. The most important needs - or need - is one we all share regardless of age or gender or marital status - the need for Jesus.
Posted by: Daniel at October 31, 2006
Daniel... i don't think it's odd at all...
this probably doesnt apply to the actual context of the article (i haven't read it)
is it odd that we have a different menu/time-schedule/method for feeding an infant as opposed to a 25 year old? age specific ministry is vital for personal development of every age-group... just inject a healthy dose of cross-generational mentoring and you are set.
-d.
Posted by: david at October 31, 2006
Yeah, I think BOTH the age-specific and the cross-generational methods have merit.
Posted by: J.J. at November 4, 2006
Our goverment is trying to get rid of social security that benefits the aged. When a person spend their youth paying into social security,they should be able to reap the benefit of their labors
Posted by: Lonnie jones at November 9, 2006