There are three essential factors that one must consider when dealing with the issuesconcerning the lack of an end-of-life ministry:1. Research and data: Why is this an issue? Research suggests that minorities are underserved when it comes to end-of-life education, healthcare, and spiritual care. The African American population in the United States is 13.4%, and fewer than 8.5% are hospice patients. In addition, data indicates that African Americans are less likely to complete advance directives and have a greater propensity to seek extraordinary medical treatments than their Caucasian counterparts. Many minorities do not trust healthcare providers and are uneducated about the benefits of end-of-life care.