How to Minister Following a Suicide
- Author
- North American Mission Board
- Published
- Thu 07 Dec 2023
- Episode Link
- https://www.namb.net/podcasts/revitalizeandreplant
Sooner or later, most pastors will encounter a suicide. How do you minister to a family after they have experienced a suicide by a loved one?
- Acknowledge fears.
- Be available.
- Be a good listener.
- Defuse guilt.
- Offer practical support.
- Suggest counseling.
- Pray with them and for them often.
Resources mentioned on this episode:
https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/ministry-deacon-reaching-out-following-suicide
