(Christian Today) Church 'must never see older people as problem'

A respected Baptist academic has called upon churches to ensure they are a welcoming home for Britain’s ageing population.

Dr Roy Kearsley, of South Wales Baptist College, admitted that ageing was a challenge for church, mission and pastoral care.

He said that recent headlines about poor levels of care for older people in Britain were “disturbing” and indicative of a “social and spiritual crisis”.

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