These key elements, when combined, help make GriefShare a powerful and effective ministry tool. We call them “GriefShare Distinctives”:

GriefShare is designed as a weekly format to run in a continuous cycle throughout the year. This ensures that you’ll always have a support mechanism in place to minister to people who are grieving the loss of someone close to them.

Teaching is essential to helping people grieve but lacks the “heart” and emotional care a support group can provide. Conversely, a support group without instruction can quickly deteriorate without guided discussion. By combining instruction and support group, GriefShare provides the balance that creates effective, meaningful ministry.

True healing from a hurt as deep as the death of a loved one must be built on a relationship with Jesus Christ. This message is reflected throughout the GriefShare DVD videos and print resources.

The Bible is presented as the practical guide to grief recovery in the GriefShare DVD video series and workbook. Group participants learn that Scripture provides essential guidance on topics such as grieving, loss, emotions, death and eternal life.

When people are hurting deeply because of grief and loss, they are often more open to spiritual solutions for their life. GriefShare helps point them to Christ as the only lasting source of healing.