[For] I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in ...

Topics:	Empowerment, Evangelism, Holy Spirit, Transformation
Filters:	Evangelism, Outreach, Pastor, Preaching
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Philippians 1:19-26
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

Planning the Service
A pastor's involvement usually starts with the phone call that brings the announcement of death. I visit the family as soon as I can. My first priority is to hold their hands, let them cry, and give them support in a variety of ways.

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On my second visit, I try to build a consensus of what should take place at the funeral service. I prefer to have as many of the family members ...

Topics:	Counseling, Crisis, Funerals, Grief, Healing, Pastoral care, Shepherding, Spiritual care
Filters:	Church staff, Counseling, Discipleship, Elder, Family ministry, Pastor, Pastoral care, Shepherd
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Philippians 1:21
Date Added:	July 31, 2007