--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging | Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel (2) description: Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel is a retired distinguished leader in senior living, healthcare and housing services with more than three decades of experience including service as Chief Executive Officer of United Church Homes and Radiant Alliance. During his 14 years at the helm of UCH, Rev. Daniel spearheaded transformative growth, nearly doubling the organization’s size and revenue. His visionary leadership advanced UCH’s mission through the expansion of its senior living portfolio and the introduction of innovative programs like NaviGuide. Under his guidance, UCH became a national leader in senior living. Throughout his career, Rev. Daniel has been a respected thought leader, serving as Chairman of the Board for LeadingAge Ohio and earning accolades such as the Visionary Leader of the Year award in 2022. (2) --- [![Center for Abundant Aging](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/wp-content/uploads/uch-logo-200x84.png "Center for Abundant Aging")](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center) [Back to United Church Homes](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Educational Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/) - [Overview](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/) - [Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/clinical-pastoral-education-cpe/) - [Quellhorst Endowment Fund](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/quellhorst-scholars/) - [High School Community Service Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/high-school-community-service-opportunities/) - [Internships-Undergraduate and Graduate](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/internships-undergraduate-and-graduate/) - [Research Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/research-opportunities/) - Engagement with Congregations - [Resources for Worship and Reflection](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/resources-for-worship-and-reflection/) - [Age-Friendly Congregations](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/age-friendly-congregations/) - [Church Resources](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/church-resources/) - [About the Center](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/about-the-center/) - [Overview](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/about-the-center/) - [Meet Rev. 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Throughout his career, Rev. Daniel has been a respected thought leader, serving as Chairman of the Board for LeadingAge Ohio and earning accolades such as the Visionary Leader of the Year award in 2022. ## Recent Blog Posts ### Advent Light By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  December 07, 2023 Advent was an important time in our family. I am an only child, so my memories are about small gatherings. Our church prepared a series of weekly meditations for.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/advent-light) ### Ageism, Like Growing a Beard, Catches Up with Us All Eventually By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  October 05, 2023 As hard as I tried, I couldn’t grow a decent beard. I was in my 20’s and entered my senior year of seminary hoping to land my first job as a pastor. A friend offered to.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/ageism-like-growing-a-beard-catches-up-with-us-all-eventually) ### You Have Permission To…Be Curious By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  July 20, 2023 As kind of a science fiction nerd, I have an innate attraction to outer space. When I was a kid, the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey was released. This film revolutionized.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/you-have-permission-to-be-curious) ### Abundant Grace in an Unforgiving World By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  April 06, 2023 United Church Homes’ recently launched a new software enterprise management system. Everything we thought we once knew how to do competently and quickly has been turned.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/abundant-grace-in-an-unforgiving-world) ### Maturing through Selection, Elimination & Emphasis By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  January 05, 2023 Within a week of starting a seminary internship in Minneapolis, I was packed into a van with a youth group on an adventure to Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. Going from the big.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/maturing-through-selection-elimination-emphasis) ### Abundant Life and Biimaadiiziiwiin—A Multicultural Belief By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  July 21, 2022 As an unrepentant liberal arts major, I am often drawn to various esoteric topics across a broad range of interests. This may be part of why a friend once affectionately.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/abundant-life-and-biimaadiiziiwiin-a-multicultural-belief) ### Crossroads and Intersections at Holy Week By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  April 14, 2022 My son recently completed a master’s degree in social work. As usually happens, he found my knowledge of social concepts lacking. So, we began to discuss the concept of.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/crossroads-and-intersections-at-holy-week) ### Turkeys and Footballs By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  November 25, 2021 I never played football, but I did play the clarinet. Throughout high school, our Thanksgiving mornings included the “Big Game” with our cross-county rivals, the.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/turkeys-and-footballs) ### Reflections on Labor Day By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  September 02, 2021 When I was growing up, my mom always made a fuss over my dad when he came home from work on a pay day. My dad was very proud to be working full time and was vigorous.. 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