How can the Church minister effectively to older people?
Christian Today speaks to Tina English, author of new book, "A Great Place to Grow Old", about how the Church can care practically for older people.
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Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'
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Instagram to be probed over mental health impact on teenage girls
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Covid put many women off having children - study
Covid-19 made large numbers of women re-consider plans to have children, a study has shown.
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Over a third of UK adults believe prayer is good for mental health - poll
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Older Christians may sometimes be physically frail, but they are prayer warriors
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