Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network

What Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network does

Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network (POAMN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that supports older adult ministry within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The organization serves pastors, chaplains, lay leaders, and church members engaged in ministry to older adults, offering annual conferences, a certificate program in older adult ministry developed in partnership with Columbia Theological Seminary, and a national resource library comprising books, webinars, guides, the Expressions program, and a Care Partner Toolkit. POAMN also partners with the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aged (PAHSA) to support chaplaincy and pastoral care work in older-adult residential settings.

The organization's business model is built on membership dues, conference registration fees, sponsorships, and donations. It operates with a single paid administrator (Kelley Hope, who joined in January 2023) and maintains a lean operational footprint, including a WordPress-based website and online learning cohorts delivered in partnership with the PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation. POAMN expanded its scope through a 2016 merger with ARMSS (Association of Retiring Ministers, their Spouses, & Survivors) and now hosts annual conferences in rotating locations across the United States, drawing attendees from dozens of states.

Operationally, POAMN occupies a niche position within a single mainline Protestant denomination. Its scale is small—approximately 200 individuals have started the certificate program over its history, with 57 completions, and the 2025 conference drew 100 attendees from 24 states. There is no evidence of proprietary technology, software products, or AI capabilities; the organization relies on volunteer committees, institutional partnerships, and traditional nonprofit program delivery rather than technology platforms or venture-style growth mechanisms.

Name

Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network

Legal name

Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network

Website

https://poamn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

POAMN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that supports older adult ministry within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), serving pastors, chaplains, and lay leaders through annual conferences, a Columbia Theological Seminary-affiliated certificate program, and a national resource library.

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Older Adult Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Older adult ministry
• Faith-based education
• Religious nonprofit
• Ministry certification
• Senior ministry resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: POAMN generates revenue through annual membership fees. Membership is open to anyone who promotes, stimulates, develops, and advocates for older adult ministry. Members receive benefits including complimentary print copies of the annual resource guide, member-only conference registration rates, and first consideration for conference scholarships.
2. Conference Registration: POAMN hosts annual conferences (e.g., 2023 in Michigan, 2024 in Southern California, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado, 2026 planned for Knoxville, Tennessee). Conference registration fees are a revenue stream, with member and non-member pricing. Speakers receive complimentary registration.
3. Sponsorship: POAMN offers sponsorship opportunities for the annual resource guide and conference. Organizations sponsor to reach the network's audience of faith leaders and older adult ministry professionals.
4. Donations: POAMN accepts donations to support its educational mission and to equip aging congregations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network) educates and equips faith leaders, clergy, lay leaders, and aging congregations in the Presbyterian Church (USA) for ministry with older adults. It delivers this through a credentialed Older Adult Ministry Certificate (with Columbia Theological Seminary), annual resource guides, online learning cohorts, webinars, care partner toolkits, grants, an annual conference, a curated resource library, and recognition programs such as the POAMN Legacy Award. Membership is open to individuals and organizations across denominations; sponsorships and donations support the educational mission of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Product overview

POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network) is a network of persons engaged in ministry with older adults within the Presbyterian Church (USA). The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a unified portfolio of educational resources and programs rather than a technology platform. Core offerings include the Older Adult Ministry Certificate (in partnership with Columbia Theological Seminary), annual Resource Guides, monthly POAMN Network News (PNN) newsletter, Online Learning Cohorts, the Expressions of Older Adult Ministry online video resource, Care Partner Tool Kit, grant programs, annual conferences, and the POAMN Legacy Award. The organization also provides a comprehensive Resource Library with categorized materials on topics including caregiving, dementia, grief, health, intergenerational connections, and spirituality. Programs are open to participants from any denomination or faith tradition.

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Products and services

• Older Adult Ministry Certificate Credentialed certificate program for clergy and lay leaders delivered jointly with Columbia Theological Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning, consisting of four online courses plus a capstone covering theology, spiritual formation, teaching methods, and ministry with older adults.
• Annual Resource Guides Annual print and digital publication containing program ideas, worship materials, articles, and curated resources for ministry with older adults; complimentary print copy provided to members.
• Annual Conference Annual multi-day in-person gathering (2023 Michigan, 2024 Southern California, 2025 Boulder, 2026 Knoxville) featuring keynote sessions, breakout workshops, and worship services for ministry leaders, chaplains, and lay leaders in older adult ministry.
• Online Learning Cohorts Online coach-facilitated cohort groups offered through PC(USA)'s Office of Christian Formation, focused on ministry development areas including Cultivating Older Adult Ministry and Intergenerational Ministry.
• Opportunities in Older Adult Ministry Grants Grant program open to POAMN members providing funding to start new older adult ministries or strengthen existing activities.
• POAMN Network News (PNN) Newsletter Monthly newsletter sharing news concerning older adult ministry in the Presbyterian Church (USA), program ideas, worship materials, and helpful resources. Free email subscription available.
• Older Adult Month / Older Adult Sunday Annual celebration resources including worship services, daily reflections, and program ideas for congregations to honor older adults, held each May.
• POAMN Legacy Award Annual recognition award honoring individuals or organizations aged 60+ who leave a living legacy for future generations through word and deed in PC(USA)-affiliated work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57 people have completed the full Older Adult Ministry Certificate (four courses + capstone)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Columbia Theological Seminary — Center for Lifelong LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Since the early 2000s, POAMN has partnered with Columbia Theological Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) to help faith leaders develop skills in older adult ministry. Together they offer the Older Adult Ministry Certificate — a four-course online program plus capstone. POAMN promotes the certificate and helps develop curriculum content, while Columbia Seminary provides the learning platform and credentialing.
• PC(USA) Office of Christian FormationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOAMN collaborates with the PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation on online learning cohorts for faith leaders. The Office of Christian Formation offers multiple coach-facilitated cohorts each fall, including cohorts focused on older adult ministry. POAMN promotes these cohorts and participates in their programming.
• Presbyterian Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (PAHSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAHSA is a fellowship of senior living organizations with Presbyterian heritage. POAMN and PAHSA collaborate on chaplaincy support through the PAHSA Chaplains' Circle, a bi-monthly virtual gathering. PAHSA's executive director, Rev. Cindy Ray, is a POAMN speaker and contributor. Both organizations serve overlapping constituencies in older adult care and ministry.
• Presbyterian Church (USA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPOAMN operates in covenant relationship with the Mission Agency Board of the PC(USA). The network educates and equips leadership within the denomination and is listed as an affiliate/ministry of PC(USA). POAMN receives coverage through Presbyterian News Service and promotional support through PC(USA) channels.
• Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church (Michigan)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the 2023 POAMN conference. Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church runs the York Connection Ministry, a program specifically designed to meet the physical, social, and intellectual interests of older adults.
• Solana Beach Presbyterian Church (California)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the 2024 POAMN conference in Southern California. The church reaches out into its local and worldwide community through various ministries.
• Frasier Life Plan Community (Boulder, CO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the 2025 POAMN conference. Frasier is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit life plan community affiliated with the Mountain Sky United Methodist Conference. Frasier's Office of Spiritual Life hosted the opening reception.
• Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association (PCCCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPCCCA/Campfire Collective was an exhibitor at the 2025 POAMN conference. Joel Winchip, PCCCA's executive director, spoke at the conference about multi-generational church events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: AARP is the largest US advocacy organization for older adults, providing educational resources, community programs, and policy advocacy. While much broader and secular, it operates in overlapping content domains — caregiving, retirement, aging-in-place — that POAMN's resources also address.
• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities USA is a national faith-based social services network with significant aging-services programming. While Catholic and broader in scope, it represents a comparable faith-affiliated model for delivering education, resources, and direct support to older adults across congregations and communities.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): NCOA is a national nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults through advocacy, education, and community programs. It is a much larger incumbent addressing overlapping themes of aging, caregiver support, and community engagement.
• Generations United: Generations United is a national intergenerational advocacy and education organization. While broader in scope and secular-leaning, it overlaps with POAMN's focus on intergenerational connection, aging congregants, and caregiver support, making it a comparable organization in adjacent content areas.
• LeadingAge: LeadingAge is the national association of nonprofit aging services providers, including many faith-affiliated organizations. It serves a much broader membership than POAMN but addresses overlapping themes of senior living, chaplaincy, and faith-based aging services — making it a relevant broader-incumbent peer.

Direct peers

• Presbyterian Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (PAHSA): PAHSA is a fellowship of senior living and aging services organizations with Presbyterian heritage. It is the most direct peer — both organizations serve overlapping constituencies (older adults, chaplains, faith leaders) within the PC(USA) ecosystem, and PAHSA Chaplains' Circle is a direct collaboration with POAMN.
• Older Adult Ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA): ELCA's older adult ministries provide education, resources, and advocacy for aging adults within a mainline Protestant denomination — structurally analogous to POAMN's role inside PC(USA). Both operate denominational ministry networks focused on equipping clergy and lay leaders to serve aging members.
• United Methodist Older Adult Ministries: The United Methodist Church operates denominational older adult ministries that provide resources, events, and advocacy for ministry with aging members. The model and target audience closely mirror POAMN's, making it a direct comparable for cross-denominational benchmarking.
• Older Adult Ministries of the United Church of Christ: UCC's older adult ministries deliver educational programming, advocacy, and resources for older adults within UCC congregations. The structure — a denominational ministry network serving clergy and older adults — is functionally similar to POAMN.

Emerging players

• Disciples of Christ Older Adult Ministry: The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) maintains older adult ministry programming through its general ministries structure. It is a smaller, denomination-specific comparable to POAMN — offering a useful benchmark for similar mainline Protestant older adult ministry networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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