CONDUCT GOSPEL CENTERED FUNERALS PB

Our calling as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ is to make Christ central in all we do.

Yet, in many funeral occasions, the gospel of Jesus Christ is lamentably overlooked as the primary purpose of the funeral service and that upon which all true hope depends. The aim of this book is not just to inform you of all the different kinds of important logistics, challenges, and practicalities that often accompany any funeral, but so that you will know how to apply the power of the gospel in the midst of those unique challenges.

Target Readership
- Preachers, ministers, aspiring ministers
- Seminary and Bible College professors and students
- Bible teachers, leaders
- Aspiring ministers
- Church office-bearers
- Discipleship facilitators
- Pastors and Pastors in training
- Seminary Students
- Funeral Directors

Features and benefits
- Practical subject
- Contains theological, pastoral and practical elements
- Learning the practicalities of funerals
- Learning funerals from a Gospel-driven approach
- Avoiding the pitfalls of unclear funeral messages
- How to work with families and funeral directors
- Examples of funeral sermons and eulogies

Endorsements

The brevity of this book betrays its value. Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals is a superb treatment of this crucial aspect of pastoral ministry. It is both theologically faithful and practically useful. I will refer to it often when called upon to point others to the victory we have in Christ during the times of sorrow and grief that always accompany death.
Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC, USA

Contents
Brian Croft’s Preface
Phil Newton’s Preface
Introduction

Chapter 1: Plan (Phil Newton)
Chapter 2: Prepare (Brian Croft)
Chapter 3: Preach (Phil Newton)
Chapter 4: Perform (Brian Croft)

Appendix A: Examples of funeral sermons (Phil Newton)
Appendix B: Examples of fitting eulogies (Brian Croft)
Appendix C: Examples of appropriate music (Phil Newton with Jim Carnes)
Appendix D: Examples of funeral services (Brian Croft)

Pages: 112