Dying Well
This research and writing project engages with the question of what does “dying well” look like for congregations, and how might congregational “sacrificial death” become a meaningful theological and social practice for congregations?
The Ars Moriendi were ancient Christian guidelines for dying well.
These guidebooks were used to prepare the faithful to die well, to “die gladly and willfully,” by resisting the temptations of fear and despair, by acknowledging and embracing finitude, and through rituals that fostered relationships and built community.
I’m developing an Ars Moriendi for American congregations, to guide them through the process of a good, sacrificial death, that benefits their community and remains faithful to their mission.