Faith Communities

Bring evidence-based emotional wellness programs into your church, small group, or ministry. Biblical wisdom meets brain science.

Why Churches Trust Life in Darkness

Too often, congregations lack the tools to address grief, addiction, family fracture, and emotional burnout beyond a prayer request card. Life in Darkness provides structured, evidence-based programs that honor both clinical research and biblical truth. We do not replace pastoral care. We equip it.

"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

Galatians 6:2
What We Bring to Your Community

Each program comes with facilitator training, participant materials, and ongoing support from our team.

Grief Recovery Groups

An 8-week small group curriculum for adults processing loss. Integrates the Emotional Portfolio framework with scriptural reflection, journaling, and peer support. Designed for lay facilitators with full training provided.

8 weeks · small group · faith-integrated

The Blended Family Project

Trauma-informed training for blended families navigating the complexities of merging households. Covers loyalty binds, co-parenting, step-parenting boundaries, and building family identity through a biblical lens.

6 weeks · couples + families · faith-integrated

Caregiver Support Ministry

Resources and small group structure for church members caring for aging parents, chronically ill spouses, or special needs children. Addresses burnout, anticipatory grief, identity loss, and spiritual sustenance.

Ongoing · support group · faith-integrated

Suicide Prevention & Awareness

Equip your congregation to recognize warning signs, respond with compassion, and create a culture where people feel safe asking for help. Includes gatekeeper training for pastors, elders, and small group leaders.

Workshop + ongoing resources · faith-integrated

Emotional Stewardship Bible Study

A 6-week study exploring the biblical foundations of emotional health. Topics include stewardship of grief, the theology of feelings, forgiveness as process, and building resilience through faith.

6 weeks · small group · study guide included

Veteran & First Responder Ministry

Specialized support for service members and their families within your congregation. Addresses moral injury, survivor guilt, transition challenges, and the unique intersection of faith and military service.

Flexible format · veteran-led · faith-integrated
Getting Started Is Simple
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Reach Out

Fill out the form below or contact us directly. Tell us about your church and the needs you see in your congregation.

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Consultation

We meet with your pastoral team to understand your community, select the right programs, and plan implementation.

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Training

We train your facilitators with everything they need: curriculum, guides, and ongoing support from our team.

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Launch

Your church launches the program. We stay alongside you with check-ins, resources, and community connection.

What Churches Are Saying
"We had been doing grief ministry for years with good intentions but no real structure. Life in Darkness gave us a framework that honored both the science and the Scripture. Our facilitators feel equipped, not overwhelmed."
Pastor Mark, Community Bible Church
"The Blended Family Project filled a gap we did not even know we had. Over 40% of our families are blended and they had been suffering in silence. This program gave them language, tools, and community."
Associate Pastor Renee, Grace Fellowship
"After the suicide prevention training, three members came forward to share that they had been struggling. Three people who might have stayed silent. That training saved lives in our church."
Elder Board Chair, New Hope Church
"The Emotional Stewardship Bible Study changed how our women's ministry approaches feelings. We went from 'pray harder' to 'let us sit with this together.' The shift has been profound."
Women's Ministry Director, Faith Harbor
FAQ for Church Leaders
Is this a replacement for pastoral counseling?
Not at all. Our programs are designed to complement pastoral care, not replace it. We provide structured group curriculum that equips lay leaders to facilitate healing conversations. For clinical needs, we always recommend professional referrals.
Do facilitators need clinical training?
No. Our programs are designed for lay facilitators with willing hearts. We provide comprehensive training that covers facilitation skills, boundary-setting, when to refer, and how to create a safe group environment. Most facilitators complete training in a single day.
How much does it cost?
We offer a sliding scale based on church size and resources. Our goal is to make these programs accessible to every congregation regardless of budget. Many churches cover costs through existing ministry budgets, small grants, or partnership with other local churches.
Are the programs denomination-specific?
No. Our faith-integrated content draws from broadly shared Christian Scripture and values. We have partnered with Baptist, Methodist, non-denominational, Pentecostal, Catholic, and AME congregations. The framework is adaptable to your theological context.
Can we run multiple programs at once?
Absolutely. Many of our partner churches run two or three programs simultaneously. For example, a grief recovery group and a caregiver support group can run in parallel, serving different needs within the same congregation.
What about churches in rural or underserved areas?
Those are exactly the communities we exist to serve. We offer virtual facilitator training, digital curriculum options, and reduced-cost partnerships for churches in under-resourced areas. Distance is not a barrier.

Bring LID to Your Church

Emotional & Cognitive Wealth Advisors

Life in Darkness is an independent 501(c)(3) that licenses its core program frameworks from EQGenix Inc., meaning LID has access to rigorously developed methodology without the cost of building it from scratch. Learn more about EQGenix →

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