Grief

Loss touches every life, yet many of us feel unprepared to face grief. This 4 module class explores grief through a godly lens, equipping you to process pain faithfully while learning how to walk alongside others with wisdom, compassion, and love.

Format: Online

Duration: 4.5 hrs

Price: Free!

What you are going to learn

Compassion.
Awarness.
presence.

Understand grief through a biblical and faith-centered lens, recognizing both its emotional depth and its spiritual significance. You will gain practical wisdom for navigating your own grief and develop skills to walk alongside others in theirs seasons of loss.
Throughout this course you will:

  • Acknowledge and name grief
  • Respond to loss with faith without suppressing grief
  • Understand the emotional, spiritual and physical impacts of grief
  • Learn about the biology behind grief
  • Engage suffering in ways that foster healing rather than isolation
  • Hear about the message of hope which surpasses death

Meet your Instructors



Michael Hoffman




Scott Ellison




Joyanne Swanson




ALAN CAIN

About
Michael has been in pastoral ministry for 45 years. He also serves as fire department chaplain, EMT, and funeral officiant. He has officiated 300 funerals and counting. He enjoys woodworking and learning history.




Scott is a pastor with experience as a chaplain and bereavement specialist with over 25 years of work in hospice, hospital, and long-term care settings. He also loves hunting, fishing and collecting lighthouse memorabilia. 




Joyanne has a degree in Family Studies and Psychology from Central Michigan University and currently works in the library system. She is a dedicated leader at her church and loves to sing.




Alan has been a pastor for 39 years. He enjoys wood working and has a lifelong appreciation for cars. He has walked through difficult seasons with many families during his ministry.

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