Faith & Grief Ministries, Inc.

Name

Faith & Grief Ministries, Inc.

Legal name

Faith & Grief Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://faithandgrief.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grief Support Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL)

Keywords

• Grief support services
• Bereavement ministry programs
• Peer support groups
• Faith-based counseling
• Caregiver support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Faith & Grief is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Donors support the organization to provide comfort and hope programs for those grieving the loss of loved ones.
2. Tribute and Memorial Donations: The organization accepts tribute donations in honor of loved ones, including contributions to the Griever Scholarship Fund (providing free access to retreats and support groups) and the Memorial Arch Fund (supporting the annual remembrance event).
3. Program Certification and Licensing: Faith communities and organizations pay an administrative and licensing fee in the second year of hosting Faith & Grief programs. Certification training for facilitators and leaders incurs fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faith & Grief Ministries, Inc. is a multi-faith non-profit that delivers grief support services to individuals who have lost a loved one. Core programs include monthly peer-to-peer Grief Support Gatherings, an eight-session Faith & Grief Workshop led by certified grief educators, weekend Grief Retreats, a virtual Caregiver Support Gathering, and a Host Grief Support certification program that trains faith communities nationwide to deliver Faith & Grief programming locally. Most offerings are provided free of charge to participants, with programs offered in-person at partner churches and online via Zoom.

Product overview

Faith & Grief Ministries, Inc. is a multi-faith non-profit organization offering a portfolio of grief support programs, primarily delivered in-person and online. The core offerings include Grief Support Gatherings (monthly peer-to-peer groups), the Faith & Grief Workshop (an eight-session educational workshop led by certified grief educators), and Grief Retreats (weekend intensive experiences). These are supplemented by a Caregiver Support Gathering for current and former caregivers, downloadable Grief Resources, a Podcast, a Book Club, the Memorial Arch annual event, and the River of Time art installation. The organization also offers a Host Grief Support Program certification enabling faith communities nationwide to implement their programs. Programs are offered at no cost to participants, with locations across Texas, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kansas City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• River of Time: An art installation created by Pamela H. Nelson utilizing signed ribbons from the annual Memorial Arch event to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Faith & Grief as a non-profit.

Products and services

• Grief Support Gatherings Monthly peer-to-peer support groups offered both online and in-person at partner locations nationwide, providing fellowship and guided discussion on grief topics for individuals grieving the death of a loved one.
• Faith & Grief Workshop An eight-session multi-session workshop led by certified grief educators, exploring sacred stories about grief, sharing experiences in small groups, and introducing spiritual practices for comfort in grief including breath meditation, journaling, labyrinth walking, Prayer of Examen, and mandala creation.
• Grief Retreats Weekend retreats held at nature locations and sacred places such as Mo Ranch in Hunt, TX, offering time and safe space to process grief in community through presentations, small-group discussions, and spiritual practices. Scholarships available for those unable to afford registration fees.
• Caregiver Support Gathering Virtual monthly support gathering (4th Monday) for current caregivers or those who have experienced caring for a loved one who has died, offering a space to share stories and find compassionate community, including support for anticipatory grief.
• Host Grief Support Program Certification program enabling local faith communities and organizations to implement Faith & Grief's monthly support gatherings and lead the eight-session Workshop curriculum. Includes facilitator and leader certification training, curriculum, ongoing support, and an administrative and licensing fee in the second year of hosting.
• Grief Resources Downloadable educational handouts covering grief topics including Grief 101, Mourner's Bill of Rights, helping a friend in grief, myths about grief, specific types of loss resources, and grief conversation guides, accessible on the Faith & Grief website.
• Memorial Arch Annual holiday remembrance event held at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, TX, where visitors write loved ones' names on ribbons tied to an arch as a sacred symbol of remembrance. Over 5,000 ribbons are added each year.
• River of Time Art installation created by artist Pamela H. Nelson utilizing signed ribbons from the Memorial Arch, commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Faith & Grief as a non-profit. Available to loan to organizations for travel exhibition, including a prior exhibit at the Crow Museum of Asian Art.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered founding, core, notable, operational and minor.

• Preston Hollow Presbyterian ChurchfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2008The founding church where Faith & Grief Luncheons launched on April 15, 2008. Reverend Dr. Blair Monie served as liturgist at the first gathering. The church supported the collaborative work of co-founders Wendy Fenn and Fran Shelton.
• St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (Allen/Plano, TX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost site for monthly support gatherings held 1st Wednesday at Noon CT. One of the primary in-person program locations in the Dallas area.
• Salem Institutional Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost site for monthly support gatherings held 2nd Wednesday at Noon CT.
• First Presbyterian Church (Dallas, TX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost site for monthly support gatherings held 4th Wednesday at Noon CT.
• Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Greensboro, NC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost site for monthly support gatherings held 2nd Thursday at Noon ET. Represents eastern regional expansion.
• First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost site for monthly support gatherings and multi-session workshops. Represents northeastern regional expansion.
• Mo RanchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPresbyterian retreat and conference center in Hunt, TX that hosts grief retreats including 'Comfort & Hope for the Journey of Grief' and 'A Safe Place' retreat for bereaved parents. Located in Texas Hill Country.
• Klyde Warren ParkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrban park in Dallas that has hosted the Memorial Arch annually from late November to mid-December since 2016. Provides the venue for the sacred remembrance space.
• Pamela H. NelsonnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned artist commissioned to create the River of Time installation commemorating the 10th anniversary of Faith & Grief as a nonprofit. Installation utilizes signed ribbons from the Memorial Arch.
• Constant ContactoperationalTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used for newsletter distribution, event registration, and program communications.
• Wearing GriefnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered to create the Faith & Grief Collection. A portion of each purchase supports scholarships for those who want to attend grief retreats, workshops, and gatherings.
• Remembering a LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization dedicated to providing support and solace for individuals navigating grief. Their resources and community are recommended on the Faith & Grief website.
• Sharing SolaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization providing support when words fall short during the grief journey. Partnered resource on Faith & Grief website.
• Help TextsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService providing immediate, expert grief support directly to phones. Recommended as a grief support resource.
• Follow the NudgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeb app enabling continuous and meaningful support for grieving loved ones. Recommended resource on Faith & Grief website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Center for Loss & Life Transition: Founded by grief educator Alan Wolfelt, the Center offers training, workshops, and resources for both grievers and bereavement professionals. It is comparable to Faith & Grief's training and certification activities for facilitators, though it serves a broader professional audience.
• Modern Loss: Modern Loss is a digital-first community and content platform addressing grief with a contemporary, secular-leaning voice. It overlaps with Faith & Grief on the broad mission of expanding grief conversation but explicitly serves a different demographic and tone.

Direct peers

• GriefShare: GriefShare is a faith-based, church-hosted grief support program with a 13-week seminar model and nationwide presence. It is the most direct peer to Faith & Grief, offering similar faith-informed grief curriculum delivered through partner churches with trained facilitators.
• The Compassionate Friends: The Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit offering peer support for families grieving the death of a child, organized through local chapters. It overlaps with Faith & Grief's bereaved-parents retreat and is comparable in its reliance on volunteer-led local chapters providing free ongoing support.
• Bo's Place: Bo's Place is a Houston-based nonprofit providing free grief support groups for adults, children, and families. It shares Faith & Grief's model of free, peer-led grief support groups with trained facilitators, and is a regional peer serving the broader Texas geography.
• Heartlight Ministries: Heartlight Ministries is a faith-based grief support organization offering retreats, workshops, and small groups in Texas. It is a direct regional peer to Faith & Grief's Texas-based retreat and workshop programming, serving a similar audience with a comparable faith-rooted approach.
• The Dougy Center: The Dougy Center is the national pioneer in peer grief support for children and families, offering training and programs adopted by hundreds of organizations. It is comparable to Faith & Grief in mission and peer-support methodology, and represents a model for scaling training and licensing to other organizations.
• What's Your Grief: What's Your Grief is an online grief education community offering articles, podcasts, courses, and community resources. It competes for the same audience of grieving individuals seeking structured support, though delivered primarily through digital content rather than in-person hosted gatherings.

Broad incumbents

• Hospice Foundation of America: HFA is a national nonprofit that provides bereavement education, programs, and resources through hospice and community channels. It overlaps with Faith & Grief on bereavement programming but is much larger and tied to the hospice industry rather than independent faith communities.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: NHPCO is the largest national membership organization for hospice and palliative care providers, also advancing bereavement programming. It is a much larger and more established player than Faith & Grief with overlapping bereavement-care interests but firmly anchored in the clinical hospice ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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