Death comes as an uninvited interruption.
In just the second week as a pasto.
Presence: A Pastor\'s Guide to Funerals begins with a story about Pastor Jamie who recently graduated from seminary.
In days clouded by sorrow, pastors embody the Good Shepherd who walks through the valley with those who mourn.
The disruption forces individuals to abandon regular routines so they can deal with urgent concerns, such as caring for a dead body, planning a funeral, and beginning the journey through grief.
Death comes as an uninvited interruption