GriefShare makes it easy for any church to start a biblical grief ministry—just empower a leader, order a kit, connect with a coach, and launch your group.
Launching GriefShare at your church is a straightforward process that any pastor or lay leader can champion in just four simple steps:
- Empower a Lay Leader. Identify a compassionate, spiritually mature volunteer to head the ministry. Formal counseling credentials aren’t required; the video teaching handles content, while the leader facilitates discussion and oversees logistics.
- Purchase Your Kit. Choose from three kit sizes—starting at $395—tailored to anticipated group size. Bundles with extra participant guides offer savings, and churches can permit participants to order workbooks directly, easing upfront costs.
- Connect with a Coach. Upon purchase, your lay leader gains unlimited access to a GriefShare ministry coach for planning, promotion, troubleshooting, and best-practice guidance at no extra charge.
- Create Your Group Online. Use the LeaderZone portal to schedule your 13-week cycle, set up registration, and access digital promo assets. LeaderZone also tracks attendance and communications, keeping your team organized.
Once these steps are complete, invite participants via church announcements, flyers, social media, and community partnerships. With everything in place, your first session can begin—participants will view the video seminar together, engage in guided discussion, and leave with workbook exercises and prayer support.
The turnkey nature of GriefShare means you’re up and running quickly, often within days of ordering. From there, your ministry team focuses on caring for the hurting, while GriefShare handles curriculum quality and coach support.
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