Tag: Pastors & Funerals

“I Hate Weddings & Funerals!”

by Dale, posted in Marriage, Ministry, Pastoring, Uncategorized

This statement or a form of it has been declared one too many times by none other than . . . pastors.

Recently, while eating supper with a group of ministry leaders, I made the comment that I love officiating weddings AND funerals. The retired pastor across from me responded with a look of disgust and disdain while shaking his head.

Now, you might understand why I love to lead weddings yet wonder about funerals. Let me share some of my reasons with the hopes of encouraging you, pastor, to see these as a positive opportunity rather than a drudgery. If they have become mechanical to you, then hopefully this will encourage you to serve in the newness of Christ.

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Funerals, A Blessed Opportunity

by Dale, posted in Death, Monday Ministry Encouragement, Pastoring, Uncategorized

Monday’s Ministry Encouragement: Written to encourage you, my friend in ministry, to be refreshed and renewed as we live for Christ and look toward the Bema.

Please read on lest you think I’m uncaring and cold-hearted.

Recently I attended a graveside service at a cemetery nestled on a hillside overlooking a quiet, beautiful Virginia valley. Although I did not know the deceased, my heart hurt for his wife of many years as well as family and friends.

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