Grief and loss are subjects most prefer to avoid.  Scripture tells us suffering and grief are to be  expected  and God's comfort is available. 

However, many believers experience spiritual conflict or crises after a loss and feel unsupported by their faith community. 

The goal of this 10 week course is to provide assistance to those who are grieving as well as to provide practical education on how to minister to those who have suffered loss. 

This course will:

  • Describe loss, exploring why we have trouble with it
  • Define grief, tasks of mourning, and the emotions & myths
  • Contrast what is, and is not, helpful
  • Process how to say goodbye to the pain
  • Offer steps for building your life after a loss and pursuing your life's purpose 
  • Offer supportive strategies & interventions

Each week there will be one hour of information and one hour of application. 
BOOKS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FEE:
The Grief Recovery Handbook & Joyful Journey

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Teacher: Virginia Mange
Virginia Mange holds a Masters' degree in Nursing from Oral Roberts University. She has been a full time missionary for the past 30 years with Youth With a Mission (YWAM), serving mostly in Cambodia. Recently she has served with the International House of Prayer in the Healing Rooms and on Prophecy teams.  Her most recent role is with the Kansas City Healing Community (KCHC), as part of the Leadership team, assisting with the Discovering God course and now developing the Grief & Loss Course/Support Group.  She believes God has called us to heal & minister, through a community that follows Jesus example in Isaiah 61.
Tom Paterik & Steve Bartlett | Kansas City Healing Community