Priceless People
Loving Older People and People Living with Dementia
$28.02
- Paperback
104 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2025
Summary
A practical guide to meaningful ministry
Discover how to effectively share Jesus’ love with older people and those living with dementia in this practical and compassionate guide by experienced chaplain Ben Boland. Drawing from over fifteen years of ministry experience, Boland provides valuable insights, biblical wisdom, and hands–on strategies for meaningful spiritual care.
Priceless People addresses crucial topics including:
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781527112681 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1527112683 |
| Author: | Ben R. Boland |
| Publisher: | Christian Focus Publications Ltd |
| Imprint: | Christian Focus Publications Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 104 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Dimensions: | 130mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
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Ben Boland has a real heart for people living with dementia and a genuine love for Jesus. In this book he brings both together in a way that is open, accessible and has the potential to help us care for one another more fully and more faithfully in the time of dementia. This is a lovely contribution to an important area of human life.
“John Swinton (Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen)
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Ben has written a valuable, accessible and practical book on ageing, dementia and pastoral care. It will be of immense help to those who work closely with older people … It is a book that is thoroughly Jesus focused, as it honours the recipient of care and the caregiver.
“Elizabeth MacKinlay (Director, Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies)
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With a key focus on praying with and for older people as well as spending time with them, in this book Ben Boland acknowledges that without relationship, good pastoral care is impossible. In Priceless People, Boland uses his experience as a chaplain to show how we can honour and respect older people whilst meeting their spiritual needs.
“Karen Martin (Author, ‘Memorable Loss’)
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An easy read and valuable ministry resource, which benefited us and we recommend for all Christians as it combines Ben’s experience, practical insights and obvious compassion for older people.
“David and Maxine Cook (Presbyterian Church of Australia)
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A must-read not only for those interested in ministry with older people and people living with dementia, but all Christians who want to love their neighbours.
“Harold G. Koenig (Director, Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina)
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Anyone taking worship to older people will find much good advice in this book to shape their services, aid their listening, and join in the ways God continues to enjoy us – however frail or confused we may become – and to cherish us throughout our lives.
“Debbie Thrower (Founder and Pioneer of Anna Chaplaincy for Older People)
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Ben has written a clear, wise, practical, theologically accurate and culturally sensitive book that I wish I had when I started ministering to older people and those living with dementia.
“David Tyndall (Anglican Minister)
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Ben writes clearly and with warmth and enthusiasm, giving readers valuable insights into the joys and challenges of ministry to people in the later years of life.
“Christine Brain (Editor of Mia Mia)
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… a compassionate, practical guide to sharing Jesus’ love with older adults and those living with dementia. Full of biblical wisdom, real-life insights, and hands-on ministry tools.
“Faith in Later Life
Ben R. Boland
Rev Ben Boland MDiv, Grad Dip (Ageing & Pastoral) has served as an older person’s chaplain in Australia for over 15 years. Ben speaks, writes and lectures globally about Christian ministry with older people and people living with dementia.
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