Supporting the Widowed Through Loss of a Spouse

Losing a spouse is one of the most profound and life-altering experiences a person can face. It leaves a void that cannot be easily filled, and for many, it can feel like their entire world has been turned upside down. 

But you can help provide support to the widowed in your church and community with Loss of a Spouse: Navigating the Pain of Grief—a comprehensive guide that offers comfort, encouragement, and practical tools for healing. 

Walk alongside the widowed

By hearing the stories of others who have walked this painful road, those who are mourning the death of their husband or wife will find comfort in knowing their feelings are normal and that healing is possible. 

After the loss of her husband, Delonda shares, “I lost my very best friend, the one I did life with. Everything was different, and I was all alone.” 

“Life was never the same,” says Art, who lost his wife.

Grief is not a process that can be rushed. It is a journey, and it doesn’t have to be walked alone. By offering the Loss of a Spouse book, you can now come alongside people grieving the death of their spouse with support and care.

This book also points people toward God’s sustaining love, reminding them that even in their darkest moments, He is with them. The biblical wisdom and faith-based encouragement found in its pages can help restore hope and strengthen their trust in God as they navigate life after loss.

With this book, individuals who have lost their spouse will find:

✅ Encouragement from others who have walked this path
✅ Guidance on navigating the deep emotional waves of grief
✅ Practical tools and exercises to help rebuild life after loss
✅ Biblical wisdom and reminders of God’s presence and love

Plus, individuals who have the book will also have access to the free, on-demand Loss of a Spouse webinar that they can watch online anytime, anywhere. 

If your church has hosted a Loss of a Spouse seminar before, this book is an expanded edition of the participant guide. It’s now available for churches and individuals to purchase separately, without requiring attendance at an event.

How your church can use this resource

Churches play a critical role in supporting those who are widowed. Offering the Loss of a Spouse book to people grieving the death of their husband or wife allows your church to provide specialized help that speaks directly to their unique struggles. This book can be especially helpful if the individuals are not yet ready to attend a support group or group seminar (but the book will encourage them to do so when they’re ready). 

Here’s how you can incorporate this book into your grief ministry:

• Make it available in your church bookstore or resource center
  Place copies of Loss of a Spouse in your church’s bookstore or resource center so that those who are grieving—or their loved ones—can easily access it.
• Provide copies to widows and widowers in your congregation
  Consider gifting this book to newly bereaved members of your church. A small gesture like this can make a big impact, showing them that their church family sees their pain and cares about their healing.
• Host a Loss of a Spouse seminar
  Offer a 2-hour Loss of a Spouse video-based seminar for widowed people in your church and community to attend. The books correspond with the seminar. Learn more about hosting an event at your church.

• Offer it as a take-home resource for pastoral counseling
  Pastors and grief counselors can use the Loss of a Spouse book as a tool to supplement one-on-one care, giving individuals a guide they can revisit long after a counseling session has ended.
• Give it to friends and family of the grieving
  Many people want to help a grieving friend but don’t know how. This book can be an excellent way to equip family, friends, and small-group leaders with something tangible they can give to someone who is struggling.
• Use it for outreach in your community
  Your church can partner with hospitals, funeral homes, senior centers, and local organizations to distribute copies of this book to those in need. This can be an effective way to extend care beyond church walls and into the community.

Gift Loss of a Spouse today

Help show people who are grieving the loss of their spouse that they’re not alone. Order your copy today to share with your community and church members who need it. Special discounts are available for larger orders.

Also consider hosting a Loss of a Spouse video seminar (which utilizes the book, along with a video and small-group discussion time) to provide care and support to multiple grieving individuals.