Life, here, is temporary and death is universally certain. Caring for grieving families is an essential function of ministry. The purpose of this module is to acquaint the minister with the task of clergy in the mourning process, especially as it relates to the funeral ritual. Participants should come away from this experience with a greater appreciation for the ministry to the bereaved, an understanding of the role of ceremony to bring comfort, and some practical insights to how the Holy Spirit can use the minister to meet this need.
- Teacher: Michael Padgett