Meet Rosa. Rosa loves Jesus and her church. God has blessed Rosa financially, and in turn, she blesses her church through generous and regular giving. Rosa is nearing the end of life, and as her health declines, her need for skilled care will increase - and with it, her need for pastoral care. Rosa also loves her family, those who will inherit whatever she leaves behind. Unfortunately, Rosa's heirs do not share her love for her church, perhaps not even her love for Jesus. They perceive that they would benefit financially if Rosa would discontinue her financial support of her church. While this is a fictitious scenario, the trend it describes is very real and more common than you might expect. If you pastor aging people in your congregation, you will bump into this trend at some point. You are likely to encounter this trend if:
Clearly you cannot simply confront the family on the matter, but here are some actions you may be able to take:
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AuthorPastor Billy Shaw is a full-time pastor, husband, and father with a passion for helping other pastors. Archives
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