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Paradigm2 got its name from the PARaDIGM Paradigm. PARaDIGM is an acronym for Provide Age Resources and Develop Inter Generational Ministries. Here we have three articles related to the thinking behind the creation of this site and the vision going forward for Paradigm Squared.

My Journey to Paradigm2 and What it Says About The State of Older Adult Ministry

May 7, 2019October 17, 2018 by Ron Walter
Deciding on a Career

What do you do when you’re 47 years old and wondering what you want to do when you grow up? While working in telecom, I was tossing and turning late one night over a project when the question hit me: In the grand scheme of things, is this telephone system installation really worth all this … Read more

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The PAR and DIGM of Paradigm, and What’s With the 2?

May 7, 2019October 17, 2018 by Ron Walter

One thing that surprised me most on my journey to starting this site was seeing my own view change on the importance of dedicated pastors in senior adult ministry. Their presence (or lack thereof) was to me a barometer of the priority and growth of seniors ministry. If we care about youth ministry, we have … Read more

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A Different Approach to Senior Adult Ministry: How Can it Benefit the Overall Ministry of Your Church?

May 7, 2019September 20, 2018 by Ron Walter

Existing age-group paradigms in seniors ministry aren’t working. It is time to consider a model that focuses more on directly meeting age needs and increasing inter generational engagement in the church. Categories Paradigm Name 1 Comment

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