Free Grief Guides and Ministry Resources

What Grief Feels Like

This is an open-letter style guide that helps put words to some of the thoughts and emotions that can become so overwhelming when you lose a loved one. This resource may help you recognize that many of the confusing, contradictory and conflicting grief responses you may be facing are common, and they are understandable. You can also share it with friends and family members who want to understand more clearly what you are experiencing.

15 Practical Ways to Cope with Grief and Loss After A Loved One Dies By Suicide

This is a brief list of ideas, tools and strategies to help in the wake of a loved one’s suicide. This is not a ‘how to get over’ or ‘make the pain go away’ kind of guide. But it will help you work through your grief and keep moving forward.

Instant PDF Download, No Email Needed: Download your Free Coping With Suicide Loss Guide here.

A Christian Guide for Widows and Widowers Considering Remarriage

This is a thoughtful exploration of some very practical issues to consider before making this decision. Created to pair with this article on what the Bible says on Christians Remarrying, it addresses emotional readiness, faith, family relationships, finances, and other matters worth considering ahead of such a major choice. This guide is not intended to give a blanket answer to the questions. Its purpose is to help you slow down, pray, reflect on critical issues, and approach your decision with wisdom.

Assumptions: What Grief Looks Like, vs. What’s Actually Happening

This Guide explores 7 common assumptions people make about grieving individuals, and explains what may actually be happening beneath the surface. It is designed for friends, relatives, pastors, church members and anyone who would like to be able to respond to grief with greater understanding and compassion. Grief is often much deeper and more complicated than it appears on the outside, especially after the first couple of weeks.

7 Things You Should Never Say to Someone who is Grieving, and What to Say Instead

This is a very practical resource for anyone who wants to show they care, and absolutely don’t want to make anything worse. So many seemingly harmless statements said to grievers can be incredibly painful. Learn why, and what you can say instead.

Free Guide Delivered by Email: Request your free 7 Things guide here. We’ll email your guide, and occasional grief-care encouragement. You may unsubscribe at any time.

How to Start a Grief Ministry at Your Church

This is a practical overview of the key steps to forming a healthy ministry to the grieving in your church and community. From a foundation of prayer, to training and supporting leaders to preparing a safe environment for grievers to be seen, heard, and understood, this guide will help you think through important details and get your ministry off on the right foot.

Ten Ways Your Church Can Remember Grievers Throughout the Year

This guide offers 10 practical and strategic points where you can help grievers feel seen and remembered throughout the year. Because support often fades faster than grief after the funeral.

Instant PDF Download, No Email Needed: Download 10 Ways to Remember Grievers.

The Church’s Year-Round Grief Care Checklist

This gives you a clear way to plan the long-term follow-up for each individual griever. With a place to keep track of each individual griever’s meaningful dates, you’re able to schedule check-ins instead of relying on memory or only reaching out when you happen to think of them.