Today, I read an article entitled “The Good Life” [“AARP Magazine”, November & December 2009]. The article suggests that “older Americans are enjoying their later years with a nod toward God.” In other words, when Americans reach their senior years, there is a spiritual shift – toward God.

According to the article, 70% of people at age 75 and beyond say that religion is very important in their life. At age 65-75, it is 62%. At age 50-64, it is 61%, and 54% from age 30-49. Finally, at age 18-29 it is 44% who say religion is very important in their life. This is only one analysis, but it does have some interesting conclusions.

Are there any surprises for you? Are these statistics reflected in the community where you live and in the congregation where you worship God?

This Pew Center Research survey is titled “Growing Old in America.” The study also suggests that somehow, life gets better as one grows older. The seniors surveyed said that there is “more time with family, less stress, and more financial security.”

Now, I wonder: Why don’t churches creatively evangelize [share the Good News of Jesus Christ] among senior citizens?