The Funeral and Wedding Handbook
The Funeral and Wedding Handbook
If you're looking for a planning resource to help you deal with funerals and weddings, this book is worth its weight in gold. Pastors are repeatedly called on to perform these ceremonies in an infinite variety of circumstances, yet there's no one-size-fits-all service, so it's a constant challenge to come up with meaningful and appropriate material that witnesses to the Lord's power. In this book an experienced minister shares a wealth of ideas that help you tailor services to individual needs, making these complicated occasions ones of impact and success for your ministry.
The Funeral And Wedding Handbook shows you how to ...
* Deal with difficult funerals ... suicides, infants, non-Christians, and many more
* Effectively comfort the hurting
* Plan memorable weddings from premarital counseling to the recessional march
* Be prepared for the overlooked details and unexpected events that often arise during funeral and wedding services
Robert Blair's book stands alone as a comprehensive resource for both ministers and caregivers. Though systematic, the book is filled with examples from Blair's 40-plus years in the ministry, which makes the book dynamic, credible, and filled with wisdom. Underlying this work is Blair's humble, but all-encompassing devotion to Christ. An essential resource for all involved in funerals and weddings, this book is one of a kind.
Mike Inman
Chaplain, Hospice of Siouxland
Sioux City, Iowa
I have found Robert Blair's The Funeral And Wedding Handbook to be very helpful. It is well-written, informative, practical, and contemporary for today's minister. It is a great resource book, both for students preparing for ministry and those who have for many years served the Lord's people during these very important stages in life. Having this book is like having a good friend who's always ready to answer the how to and what to questions that come up in these situations. I highly recommend it to all ministers.
Ron Bontrager
Instructor, Sunset International Bible Institute
Lubbock, Texas
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Two Books in One
As a preaching minister I have found myself going to Robert Blair's book numerous times for help and suggestions in ministering in two of the most emotional times in a person's life -- marriage and death. I would highly recommend this book to any one who is involved in these area's on peoples lives. You will keep it close for quick reference.
5 Stars Great for all Ministers
This book is excellent in every way. Most books on homiletics cover 5-10 pages on these subjects (if anything at all); here is a resource book with over 200 pages. It is very informative (on what to do) and filled with several practical examples (on how to do it) of ministry during these important times in people's lives. For the student preparing for ministry, the "rookie" or experienced minister, this book is a must. It is "as good as it gets" on these subjects.
5 Stars Helpful for the non-clergy too!
This book is not only helpful to the clergy but to anyone who is trying to plan a wedding or a funeral. The author calls on his many years of experience conducting weddings and funerals in laying out the proper steps needed to organize either event regardless whether you are a minister or not. Mr.Blair approaches both events with respect and humor. This book is an absolute must have!
4 Stars Good Guide for Clergy and Those Who Work With Them
Some books in this general category are primarily collections of readings and references to be used when performing a religious ceremony. "The Funeral and Wedding Handbook" is not such an anthology. It provides a good discussion of the important issues and circumstances one should remember when involved with a funeral or wedding ceremony.
What emotions will you encounter, in your own experience and in working with families and others? What are the formalities or legal issues one must remember? What are the accepted and expected activities for which you will be responsible.
This is an excellent book for the new member of the clergy. It would also be of real value to funeral directors or their staffs, and to the many workers involved with weddings.
5 Stars Review by Rev. John Battern
Every pastor must from time to time prepare for funerals and weddings. In today's individualized world, people expect that their pastor will come up with a unique and special service. Where does one turn when the creative juices are running low? Bob Blair's Funeral and Wedding Handbook holds the answer.
I recently conducted a wedding that try as I might, I couldn't get to come together. I pulled Bob's book off my shelf and it provided just the spark I needed. Afterwards, the father of the bride told me it was the best wedding he had ever attended. That I could go from "I've got nothing," to putting together a meaningful service is a testimony to how God can use the help found in this book in the life of an ordinary preacher.
Rev. John Battern
New Sharon United Methodist Church
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