Caring for Widows

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Ministering God's Grace Written by Brian Croft and Austin Walker As far as God is concerned, widows are the special object of his protection and care. Caring for widows is a key re sponsibility of the church, but it’s easily overlooked. This book explores the biblical exhortation to care for widows, then offers practical guidance for ensuring that widows receive the support they need. The pastoral experience of the authors shines through in every chapter, equipping pastors for this vital part of church ministry. Endorsement “Every Sunday as I look at my congregation, I am keenly aware of the women (and men) who have lost their beloved spouses in recent years. They are lonely. They are mourning still. They may even feel awkward among God’s family. I am so thankful for this book, which reminds pastors and churches that we have a biblical mandate to love these dear ones, ministering the Word, by the Spirit, so that widows are cared for temporally in light of eternity.” Jay S. Thomas, Lead Pastor, Chapel Hill Bible Church, Chapel Hill, North Carolina “While reading this book, I went ‘Ouch!’ more than once because it points out ways in which we have been negligent in looking after the widows in our church. This is certainly one area in which we need reformation. I trust that my ‘Ouch!’ will be turned into action so that God may smile at our church as he sees the way we will begin to look after widows in distress in our midst. All of us who are church elders and deacons need to get back to this religion that is pure and undefiled before God!” ―Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church; Senior Lecturer, African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia Paperback, 158 pages, notes Show more