Share our core theological beliefs
Have purchased a curriculum kit
Host or sponsor GriefShare groups
The benefits
Ministry partners receive full support and valuable resources to host an impactful 13-week GriefShare support group program. You’ll receive:
A comprehensive ministry kit
The GriefShare kit comes with everything needed to host a group: 13 videos with insights from grief experts and personal stories, a leader’s guide with lesson plans, participant workbooks, promo materials, and access to online resources. Learn more about our group kits.
Free personalized coaching
GriefShare offers free ministry coaching for our partner churches. This makes our program easy to offer, since church leaders don’t have to be deeply involved in coordinating the ministry. Instead, our full-time, experienced ministry coaches are here to ensure your ministry success every step of the way. Talk with a coach about starting GriefShare at your church.
Exclusive LeaderZone resources
The LeaderZone is the primary hub for GriefShare leaders. This online portal includes training videos, promo materials, group management and registration tools, ongoing updates, a discussion forum, and articles to help you lead confidently.
Free online promotion
Every single month over 50,000 people hurting from the loss of a loved one are searching online for support. Your GriefShare group can be included in our online Find a Group search tool. See how it works.
Access these powerful resources
For over 25 years, GriefShare has provided ministry organizations worldwide with proven grief care resources.
What’s required to partner with GriefShare
As a ministry, we hold key values and beliefs and have designed the program to be presented in such a way that is most helpful to grieving individuals. To partner with GriefShare, churches must:
Affirm our Statement of Faith
Read and evaluate if your church is in agreement.
Agree to our Terms of Service
When you first create an account in our store, you will be prompted to read and accept these terms.
Commit to our Program Design
Read and evaluate if you will agree to host GriefShare in the way it was designed.
Agree to purchase a GriefShare kit.
In your kit, you’ll find everything you need to host an impactful, Christ-centered ministry.
Questions?
Our ministry coaches are here to help
Frequently asked questions
Q What does it cost to partner with GriefShare?
A To host a group, churches need to purchase an initial GriefShare kit, plus a workbook for everyone who attends your GriefShare group. (To offset costs, you can choose to have group participants purchase their own workbooks when they register for your group online through our website.) We also provide optional, supplementary materials that are helpful for leaders and participants. See our store for prices.
Q Can my volunteers lead GriefShare if they’ve never facilitated a support group before?
A Yes! GriefShare support groups are designed to be lay-led. When you purchase a kit, it comes with everything your volunteers need to facilitate a group (including access to online training and a leader’s guide with detailed session agendas).
Q What kind of support will my volunteers receive from the ministry coaches?
A When you become a GriefShare partner, your volunteers will receive unlimited access to our skilled ministry coaches. This expert team is here to answer questions and give advice to ensure your volunteers feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Q How long does it take to get started?
A GriefShare is a turnkey program. Once you have a kit, your lay volunteers will have the tools they need to start hosting a 13-week, video- and discussion-based support group as soon as desired.
Q Are there other care ministries like GriefShare that I can provide for my congregation?
A Yes! GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered recovery program for people hurting from the deep pain of a broken marriage. GriefShare also has shorter, one-day programs such as Loss of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.
Q What resources are available to all churches?
A For churches that do not qualify as GriefShare partners, we provide several useful materials such as books and devotionals regardless of partnership status. Learn more.
Step 1:
Create a store account
Step 2:
Purchase a GriefShare kit
Step 3:
Schedule a call with a coach
Step 4:
Create your group
Ready to bring Christ-centered support to your church?
If you have questions, a GriefShare coach is glad to help.
800-395-5755 | info@griefshare.org
