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Preaching hope in darkness : help for pastors in addressing suicide from the pulpit /

"How can a preacher best address suicide from the pulpit? Pastors face many challenges. Suicide in a congregation is amongst the most heart-rending and intimidating. However, the preacher has a unique capacity to engender gospel hope for preparing the congregation and comforting the bereaved. T...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Gibson, Scott M., 1957- (Autor), Mason, Karen, 1955- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, [2020]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 : Understanding Suicide
  • Chapter 2 : Preaching to your culture
  • Chapter 3 : Preventing Suicide
  • Chapter 4 : Preaching to Protect Against Suicide
  • Chapter 5 : Pastoral Care After a Suicide Crisis
  • Chapter 6 : The Funeral Sermon and Post-Suicide Care
  • Chapter 7 : Yound Adult and Youth Group Preaching and Teaching
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • Appendix A : Two Sermons that Deal with Suicide
  • Appendix B : Sample Liturgy for World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)
  • Appendix C : Sample Handout for Survivors Following a Suicide
  • Appendix D : Sample Response Protocol Following a Suicide
  • Appendix E : Four Funeral Sermons Following a Suicide
  • Appendix F : Sample Funeral Liturgy Following a Suicide
  • Appendix G : Sample Letter to Youth Group Parents about the Suicide Prevention Bible Studies Series
  • Appendix H : Bible Studies for Youth and Young Adults
  • Appendix I : Help for Parents in Supporting their Students Following a Suicide
  • Notes