The apostle James tells us that "Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows" (James 1:27 NLT), yet widows are often left to traverse their grief journey alone. That should not be. When widows connect with one another in a church small group setting, the burden becomes lighter and healing can begin.

This book is a guide for anyone with a heart for widows to start an effective ministry where widows are cared for and enriched.

Beyond just information and a plan, How to Begin a Widows Ministry equips church leaders with practical resources to help you get the necessary approvals and coordinate with volunteers to start your widows' ministry. It includes helpful advice on planning kickoff events and provides resources for coping with emotional and physical health. Also included are

- fill-in-the-blank forms

- creative group activities

- lists of dos and don'ts

- resources for legal and financial matters

This book provides everything needed to get a widows ministry started, except for prayer.