A recent report from the Barna Group opened the lid to a scary prospect: the aging of America’s pastors. I quickly sat up, adjusted my bifocals, and read on. The news bothered me, but not the way Barna intended.

You see, I don’t think aging is a bad thing. After all, there are perks galore. For example…

There’s nothing left to learn the hard way.

The things I buy won’t wear out.

When I throw a big party, my neighbors don’t complain because they don’t know about it.

My secrets are ...