The Pastor's Wedding Manual

by Jim Henry

Publisher:

B&H

, 1985

Overview

The Pastor’s Wedding Manual is a collection of creative wedding ceremonies to help guide the pastor in making the wedding service a worshipful experience. Henry divides the manual into three sections: one reflects on what to do before the couple says, “I do;” one discusses the planning of the wedding ceremony; and the third section provides numerous samples for the wedding ceremony itself.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Next to the conversion experience, marriage is probably the most significant commitment we make in our lifetime. Since what happens to the home reflects on communities, churches, nations, and businesses; since children from a marital union are impacted by their home environment—as a minister of the gospel I have a golden opportunity to influence the direction of that new home in its formative stages.” (Page 8)

“It gives you opportunity to provide the couple with specific information concerning the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of their marriage.” (Pages 12–13)

“Sixth, I find that forty-five minutes to one hour is more than enough time for one interview.” (Page 16)

“the couple moves toward the unity candles, the minister may say: ‘Prior to” (Page 75)

“Adam was created first, it is suggested that God intends man to initiate spiritual leadership in the home.” (Page 67)

Product Details

• Title: The Pastor's Wedding Manual
• Author: Jim Henry
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman
• Publication Date: 1985
• Pages: 190

About Jim Henry

Jim Henry is pastor of a 10,000-member church in Orlando. He has been a pastor for over thirty years and served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention.