Gordon T. Smith
| Publisher | Regent College Publishing |
| Publish Date | September 10, 2026 |
| Pages | 162 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Paperback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781573836685 |
| Dimensions | 8.0 X 5.0 X 0.4 inches | 0.4 pounds |
To Be An Elder
Vocation in Our Senior Years
What does it mean to become a senior? There is a growing body of literature that speaks to aging, and what it means to retire with financial security and good health. But here is another perspective: to come to our senior years, as women and men, and ask: what does it mean to an elder? And might the idea or vision of eldership be a helpful way to frame our understanding and experience of this stage of life and work? This is precisely what Smith does in this publication: make the case that we all need elders in our lives and that we can each one aspire to be an elder.
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We live in a culture that treats growing old-becoming an elder-as a season to be delayed and avoided. Gordon Smith’s newest book suggests a thoughtful alternative, an inspiring and do-able vocation that the culture needs, and the church longs for. Offering purpose and practicality, To Be an Elder maps out a vocation we can embrace whether we are eighty and still managing our law practice, caring for grandchildren four afternoons a week or volunteering at the local botanical garden. This deeply-Christian perspective nudged my fears into hope, into “Oh! That’s what I’m called to!”
author of Riches of Your Grace: Living in the Book of Common Prayer
In this shimmering jewel of a book, Gordon Smith inspires you to embrace your later years as the most fruitful, joyful, and generative season of your life. Rather than merely coasting, you will be encouraged to harvest wisdom, recognize how deeply blessed you are, and become a blessing to the generations around you.
Pastor, Tenth Church, Author of God in My Everything