GriefShare equips churches to offer Christ-centered grief support that expands community outreach, empowers volunteers, and transforms lives through biblical hope.
Hosting GriefShare demonstrates your church’s commitment to holistic, Christ-centered care for those navigating one of life’s most painful transitions. Unlike many support options, GriefShare combines trusted teaching, peer support, and biblical truth, creating a balanced healing environment that addresses emotional, relational, and spiritual needs.
Key benefits include:
- Expanded Outreach. More than half of GriefShare participants are not regular attenders, giving churches a natural bridge into their community and opportunities for gospel conversations.
- Lay-Led, Turnkey Model. Volunteers can lead effectively with no prior counseling experience—everything they need is in the kit, and free coaching is available from GriefShare staff.
- Biblical Authority. Each session helps participants apply Scripture to grief, modeling God’s compassion (Jesus wept—John 11:35) and the healing power of lament (Psalms of Lament), while reinforcing pastoral care principles.
- High Impact. Over 1 million individuals have found comfort and hope through GriefShare, and churches consistently report lives transformed as participants move from despair to renewed purpose and community connection.
Pastoral voices affirm GriefShare’s value:
“With GriefShare, we can provide a deep level of care to grieving people.” —Bruce, Pastor, Ontario
“It’s the best, most effective ministry we’ve ever offered. People travel 30, even 60 miles to attend.” —Pastor, Vacaville, CA
By integrating GriefShare into your congregational care strategy, you provide a biblically sound, safe, structured, and sustainable ministry that honors God’s heart for the hurting and leverages volunteer gifts for kingdom impact.
Learn more at GriefShare.org/host