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The Practical Shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Comfort the Grieving, experienced pastor Paul Tautges offers readers a guide to comforting those dealing with death through the hope of the gospel.
List of contents
Foreword: Brian Croft
Introduction
SECTION ONE: PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Chapter 1: God is our refuge – Biblical foundations
Chapter 2: The God of hymnody – Musical meditations
Chapter 3: God delights in the death of a believer – Pastoral tenderness
Chapter 4: The God of all comfort – Hope-dispensing letters
Chapter 5: God brings life out of death – Gospel-centered comfort
Chapter 6: The God of reconciliation – Christ-centered preaching
SECTION TWO: PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Chapter 7: The Grace of Salvation – Eternal considerations
Chapter 8: Grace for the Death of a Child – Theological reflections
Chapter 9: Grace after the funeral – Bereavement care
Chapter 10: Grace at the bedside – Compassionate chaplaincy
Conclusion:
Appendix 1: A Personal Testimony
Appendix 2: Scriptures that Comfort
Appendix 3: Poetry, Songs, and Prayers
Appendix 4: Sample Memorial Services
Appendix 5: Further Help
Endnotes
About the author
Paul Tautges, DMin, is pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He has authored many books on topics related to Christian growth, pastoral ministry, counseling, and parenting. Paul has been married to Karen for almost forty years. Together they cherish their ten children, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, as well as a growing tribe of grandchildren. He blogs at www.counselingoneanother.com.
Brian Croft is Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Brian is the founder of Practical Shepherding, a non-profit organization committed to equipping pastors all over the world in the practical matters of pastoral ministry.
Summary
The Practical Shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Comfort the Grieving, experienced pastor Paul Tautges offers readers a guide to comforting those dealing with death through the hope of the gospel.
