| A Positive Word for Christian Lamenting: Funeral Homilies Contributor(s): Tuck, William Powell (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1631992732 ISBN-13: 9781631992735 Publisher: Energion Publications OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Death, Grief, Bereavement - Religion | Christian Ministry - Preaching |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6" W x 9" (0.65 lbs) 196 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most difficult tasks that may confront a pastor is the preaching of a funeral homily. What are the words that will provide comfort and encouragement to the family and friends of the deceased? What words will be faithful to the message of the gospel and the community of faith? William Powell Tuck, author of the practical guide to preaching, Overcoming Sermon Block and Holidays, Holy Days, and Special Days draws on his years of experience, training, and teaching to provide some examples of funeral homilies that can help young pastors to prepare for everything from joyful celebrations of a long life well lived to the memory of life tragically shortened. But this book is not just useful for pastors. Reading these homilies will provide you with insight into understand grief. Whether you are dealing with loss yourself, or looking for ways to help friends or family, you will find insights and encouragement in the homilies in this book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tuck, William Powell: - William Powell Tuck, a native of Virginia, has served as a pastor in Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Louisiana, and as a seminary professor, adjunct college professor and an intentional interim pastor. He is the author of 30 books includingThe Journey to the Undiscovered Country: What's Beyond Death, Modern Shapers of Baptist Thought in America, The Church Under the Cross, andOvercoming Sermon Block.He was given an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of Richmond and in 1997 he received the "Pastor of the Year" award from the Academy of Parish Clergy. He and his wife, Emily Campbell, are the parents of 2 children and 5 grandchildren and live in Midlothian Virginia. |