
Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals
Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death (Practical Shepherding Series)
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Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of Death
The phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes—using the four P’s: Plan, Prepare, Preach, and Perform. It shows how to magnify Christ and the gospel in the midst of all the details, demands, and sorrow that surrounds the death of a loved one.
The Practical Shepherding series of books provides pastors and ministry leaders with advice and practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals, experienced pastors Brian Croft and Phil A. Newton offer listeners a concise guide to conducting funerals that glorify God and offer a timely message of hope.
Appendixes including examples for music and funeral service order are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2014 Brian Croft and Phil Newton (P)2022 ZondervanListeners also enjoyed...
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