Equipping the Church with Grief Ministry Skills: A Grief Ministry Skills Workbook

by Dr. Michael D. Baker

Overview

This project is a training tool for Christian leaders to educate and equip leader and laity alike with the knowledge of the field of grief, and to equip them to improve their ministry to the bereaved. This book can be used by denominational leaders, conventions, and church leaders to train pastors, deacons, and lay leaders in grief ministry skills. The book examines the theological dimensions of death and grief, as well as the theoretical foundations of grief, both normal grief and complicated. Also, the book identifies essential grief ministry skills and the practical application of those skills. The book is both educational and practical. This book can be used in a seminary class room, or can be used by associations to develop the grief ministry skills of its local pastors. This book can also be used in the local church to equip deacons and lay leaders to better minister to its congregants.

This book holds value for its commitment to examining the field of grief, while holding to Christian principles. Most literature that combines the knowledge of grief and Christian principles either prepares a person for counseling or ministers to the person that has experienced loss. This book can in fact assist those studying for a career in grief counseling, and at the same time help those experiencing loss. The intention of the author is help the professional as well as the layman prepare for grief ministry and develop specific skills to assist them in their ability to minister to the bereaved.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781664246911
Publisher:	WestBow Press
Publication date:	01/26/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	104
File size:	402 KB

About the Author

Dr. Michael D. Baker is bi-vocational Christian minister and hospice chaplain. He has served as a Baptist minister in churches for over 20 years, and as a hospice chaplain/bereavement coordinator for more than 5 years. Dr. Baker earned his undergraduate degrees from both Mississippi State University (B.A.) and Blue Mountain College (B.S.). He also earned both his Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS). This book is product of his research and writing for his final project; Equipping Members of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church with Grief Ministry Skills. Dr. Baker is thankful for the opportunity to serve as pastor and a hospice chaplain, sharing the love of Christ with those that cross his path. Dr. Baker’s life motto comes from Scripture Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”