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I found this book challenging, confronting and inspiring as the needs of the most neglected segment of the contemporary church were practically presented by a man who has dedicated his life to caring for the aged. In the rush to reach the next generation we must not neglect the last generation. Reaching the next generation represents our Godly ambition; reaching the last generation represents our Godly responsibility. Michael P. Cavanaugh President, Elim Bible Institute and College Lima, NY In his short but meaningful book, God's Forgotten Pillars, John Hoogerbrugge does an excellent job of providing both a vision and a blueprint for ministry to the aged. Even better, John encourages churches to avail themselves to this vital opportunity by incorporating the church body without overburdening pastoral staff. If your church has a vision for ministry beyond itself, this book will help! Bob Santos President, Search for Me Ministries Indiana, PA John Hoogerbrugge has written this important book based on a lifetime of caring ministry and first-hand experience. As I read God's Forgotten Pillars, I was struck with Rev. Hoogerbrugge's sensitivity, insights, and care of our seniors who are often forgotten. Understanding older adults and what they face is documented with care as well as practical recommendations by those who are invited to make visits and contacts to family members, friends, and church members. This is a book that is practical and is faith-filled. I encourage people of faith, pastors and laity, to be challenged by the content and committed to touching the forgotten pillars who often live alone or are in institutions of care. Rev. Hoogerbrugge understands the need to remember and care for older adults. I have known him and have seen his ministry in daily life in the Lutheran Centers of the synod I shared as bishop. I encourage you to read this book and share it with others in the Christian community where you live. It will make a difference in your care for our elderly. Bishop Donald J McCoid Bishop Emeritus, Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Interim Bishop, Metropolitan New York Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America For busy pastors, the task of caring for God's oldest friends can easily be ignored or minimized by the demands of other pressing parish priorities. With touching stories, John Hoogerbrugge has illustrated the various needs and challenges of frail older church members, and his practical examples and techniques for addressing their spiritual needs are very relevant. In particular, he stresses the importance of maintaining good membership record systems that don't allow home-bound members to fall between the cracks and be forgotten, and he encourages the use of trained lay visitors to supplement the congregational pastoral care with older members. This book is timely and a must read for anyone working with older church members. The Rev. David C. Baker, Ph.D., Director Regional Interfaith Chaplaincy Services Middletown, Maryland God's Forgotten Pillars is a must read for every pastor, lay leader, and family member who desire to give the appropriate care to elderly citizens among us. Johannes Hoogerbrugge's experience, wisdom, and research as a pastor, chaplain and son provides practical insight to help the reader remember, reward, and bring the needed release to those have often given so much. Rev. Chris Ball, President Elim Fellowship Lima, NY

"I found this book challenging, confronting and inspiring as the needs of the most neglected segment of the contemporary church were practically presented by a man who has dedicated his life to caring for the aged. In the rush to reach the next generation we must not neglect the last generation. Reaching the next generation represents our Godly ambition; reaching the last generation represents our Godly responsibility. Michael P. Cavanaugh President, Elim Bible Institute and College Lima, NY In his short but meaningful book, God's Forgotten Pillars, John Hoogerbrugge does an excellent job of providing both a vision and a blueprint for ministry to the aged. Even better, John encourages churches to avail themselves to this vital opportunity by incorporating the church body without overburdening pastoral staff. If your church has a vision for ministry beyond itself, this book will help! Bob Santos President, Search for Me Ministries Indiana, PA John Hoogerbrugge has written this important book based on a lifetime of caring ministry and first-hand experience. As I read God's Forgotten Pillars, I was struck with Rev. Hoogerbrugge's sensitivity, insights, and care of our seniors who are often forgotten. Understanding older adults and what they face is documented with care as well as practical recommendations by those who are invited to make visits and contacts to family members, friends, and church members. This is a book that is practical and is faith-filled. I encourage people of faith, pastors and laity, to be challenged by the content and committed to touching the forgotten pillars who often live alone or are in institutions of care. Rev. Hoogerbrugge understands the need to remember and care for older adults. I have known him and have seen his ministry in daily life in the Lutheran Centers of the synod I shared as bishop. I encourage you to read this book and share it with others in the Christian community where you live. It will make a difference in your care for our elderly. Bishop Donald J McCoid Bishop Emeritus, Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Interim Bishop, Metropolitan New York Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America For busy pastors, the task of caring for God's ""oldest friends"" can easily be ignored or minimized by the demands of other pressing parish priorities. With touching stories, John Hoogerbrugge has illustrated the various needs and challenges of frail older church members, and his practical examples and techniques for addressing their spiritual needs are very relevant. In particular, he stresses the importance of maintaining good membership record systems that don't allow home-bound members to fall between the cracks and be forgotten, and he encourages the use of trained lay visitors to supplement the congregational pastoral care with older members. This book is timely and a ""must read"" for anyone working with older church members. The Rev. David C. Baker, Ph.D., Director Regional Interfaith Chaplaincy Services Middletown, Maryland God's Forgotten Pillars is a must read for every pastor, lay leader, and family member who desire to give the appropriate care to elderly citizens among us. Johannes Hoogerbrugge's experience, wisdom, and research as a pastor, chaplain and son provides practical insight to help the reader remember, reward, and bring the needed release to those have often given so much. Rev. Chris Ball, President Elim Fellowship Lima, NY"

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