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Infographic explaining pastoral care for grieving people, including Job's seven days of silence, Jesus weeping at Lazarus's tomb, practical grief ministry, and the importance of presence before explanation.

Pastoral Care for Grief: What Ministers Often Get Wrong

Ministry of Presence: How to Provide Pastoral Care for Grief By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder A grieving person does not always need a minister who knows what to say. Sometimes they need a minister who knows that nothing needs to be said yet. That can be …

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