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May 2, 2025
9:00AM - 10:00AM EST

Faith Leaders Roundtable | LeadingAge Indiana | 2025

The LeadingAge Indiana (LAIN) Faith Leaders Roundtable meets every other month on the 1st Friday, beginning in January.

Virtual

Faith Leaders Roundtable

The LeadingAge Indiana (LAIN) Faith Leaders Roundtable meets every other month on the 1st Friday, beginning in January. These meetings provide a unique space for faith leaders to come together and discuss how spiritual care intersects with aging services. Topics include meeting the spiritual and emotional needs of older adults, fostering community partnerships, and staying informed on policies and trends that impact faith-based care for seniors. All sessions are virtual and start at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

Please mark your calendars for the following dates in 2025:

  • January: 3
  • March: 7
  • May: 2
  • July: No meeting
  • September: 5
  • December: 5 (November meeting rescheduled to December)

Benefits of the LeadingAge Indiana Faith Leaders Roundtable

  1. Faith-Based Collaboration
    Connect with fellow faith leaders who are engaged in the aging services sector. Share experiences, insights, and strategies for integrating faith-based perspectives into care for older adults.

  2. Addressing Spiritual Needs in Aging Services
    Explore ways to meet the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of older adults. The roundtable offers an opportunity to discuss how to incorporate faith-based practices into everyday care and create a more holistic approach to senior services.

  3. Leadership and Community Engagement
    Gain insights into how faith leaders can better support the aging population, both within faith communities and in broader caregiving contexts. Learn how to build community partnerships and advocate for older adults in your congregation.

  4. Networking Opportunities
    Build connections with other faith-based leaders and organizations that are working to enhance the lives of older adults. The roundtable provides a platform for exchanging ideas and exploring potential collaborations.

  5. Resource Sharing and Support
    Benefit from shared resources and tools that can help you address challenges related to caregiving, aging, and spiritual care. Roundtable meetings offer guidance and support for faith leaders navigating the complexities of aging services.

  6. Insight into Policy and Trends
    Stay up-to-date on the latest policy changes, best practices, and emerging trends in aging services. Understand how legislative decisions impact faith-based organizations and the services they provide to older adults.

  7. Improved Care Delivery
    Learn how to enhance the quality of care provided to older adults from a faith-based perspective. Discuss new initiatives, programs, and strategies to integrate spiritual care into overall service delivery.

  8. Exclusive Virtual Access
    Meetings are held virtually, providing easy access for participants to join without the need for travel. This allows faith leaders from across the state to participate and share insights from the comfort of their own communities.

Who Should Attend?

The Faith Leaders Roundtable is designed for faith-based leaders and others in the aging services sector who are interested in the intersection of faith, spirituality, and aging care. Attendees include:

  1. Faith Leaders

    • Pastors, Priests, Rabbis, and Imams
      Clergy and religious leaders who are active in providing spiritual support to older adults or leading faith-based initiatives that serve the aging population.

  2. Chaplaincy Professionals

    • Hospital and Long-Term Care Chaplains
      Chaplains working in healthcare or long-term care settings who wish to learn best practices for integrating faith into the care of seniors.

  3. Spiritual Care Coordinators

    • Individuals responsible for overseeing spiritual care services in senior living communities, nursing homes, or hospice care organizations.

  4. Religious Community Outreach Coordinators

    • Professionals involved in outreach and advocacy for seniors, particularly those who support older adults in faith-based settings or in the broader community.

  5. Senior Services Program Managers

    • Those overseeing programs that focus on spiritual well-being, social engagement, or pastoral care for older adults within faith communities.

  6. Aging Services Administrators

    • Individuals who manage or lead aging services organizations and are interested in incorporating faith-based approaches into service delivery.

  7. Volunteers and Lay Leaders

    • Lay ministers, volunteers, and other community leaders who support faith-based services for the elderly, including visitation, prayer, and spiritual guidance.

  8. Advocacy and Community Leaders

    • Individuals involved in advocating for older adults within faith communities, helping to raise awareness of aging issues and ensure that the needs of older adults are being met.

  9. Consultants and Industry Experts

    • Professionals offering specialized knowledge on integrating faith, spirituality, and eldercare, or advising faith-based organizations on senior care initiatives.

The Faith Leaders Roundtable offers a collaborative space for those invested in faith-based caregiving and spiritual health for older adults, providing guidance and support on how to address the needs of seniors with a faith-informed approach.

Join us for these valuable discussions on integrating faith-based perspectives into aging services, supporting the spiritual needs of older adults, and connecting with other faith leaders in the field.

If you have any questions or would like to join, please reach out to Ashley Sabins at asabins@leadingageindiana.org

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