We can change the way we do death care because we believe in the power of the gospel.

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul addresses his fellow believers: “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death” (Phil. 3:10, NRSV). 

Death is the transformation to real life, yet our culture is confused about death. 

We may go to great lengths to avoid thinking about death, ignoring the need for end-of-life plans and pretending we can outrun mortality. Or, we may wish to experience death on our own terms, advocating for legal, lethal medications to hasten death. Without understanding true hope in life and death, denial will grow into despair and 

sometimes even lead to suicide.

No matter where we find ourselves emotionally, physically, or spiritually, God’s grace remains. Salvation doesn't depend on our strength. It rests on Christ alone—by faith, not by works (Galatians 2:15–16).

Suffering brings us to the place where only God's grace will suffice. Healing isn't necessarily immediate relief—it’s the real experience of death and resurrection. Unbelief is replaced by faith. Every loss, disappointment, and trial continuously shaping us into the likeness of Christ.

Today, the secular Death Positive movement is gaining momentum, teaching that death is something to embrace as natural and good. But for Christians, death is never good. Death is the enemy—the last enemy to be destroyed (1 Corinthians 15:26). We do not embrace death. We proclaim Christ's victory over it.

The Christian movement is a Spirit-led, grassroots movement rising up to answer this cultural moment. Rooted in the truth of Scripture and fueled by the hope of the resurrection, this movement calls believers to walk faithfully with the dying, sharing the promise that death does not have the final word.

It is out of this deep conviction that the Death and Resurrection Training Program was born. And now, by God's grace, we have the opportunity to expand this work even further. The Death and Resurrection Training Program has launched a Giving Fund 

with the National Christian Foundation (NCF). Since 1982, NCF has mobilized more than $21 billion for over 90,000 churches, ministries, and charitable organizations. 

We are grateful to partner with a trusted organization that makes it easy for believers 

to invest in Kingdom work.

Our scholarship mission is to engage the Body of Christ and establish better end-of-life care support in churches and their broader communities. This fall, we are launching a pilot initiative to equip churches to become communities of hope and care. 

Your generosity will help:

1. Award scholarships to aspiring Death & Resurrection Doulas who desire to serve their churches and communities.
2. Equip churches by providing education, fellowship, pastoral collaboration, and practical ministry helping congregations live out resurrection hope alongside individuals and families facing serious illness, death, and grief.

Whether through a one-time gift or monthly contribution, your generosity ensures that more Christians are ready to walk faithfully with the dying, their families, and their communities offering faith-filled guidance, practical care, and comfort at life’s end. 

Together, we can cultivate a culture where no one walks alone, where churches are equipped to care well, and where the hope of Christ shines brightly even in the face of death. Join us in spreading the hope!