Welcome to Widows Link
Widows Link is a ministry that helps widows connect with each other, discover the love God has for them, and empower them to fulfill the plan God has for their life. Widowhood is only the next step in the plan God has for a widow and we are here to help widows live life fully in this season of their lives. Here you can find ways to connect with us and others, resources to walk out this season of life, and events that will make an impact on your future.
2026 Widows Link Highlights
We had such a wonderful time at our 2026 Widows Link Cruise! We hope you can join us next year. Sign up today to be the first to know when registration opens for 2027!
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Pastors’ Widows Retreat 2026
We invite you to join us for “Seasons of Change”. The 2026 Pastors’ Widows Retreat aims to provide times of restoration, rest, refreshment, and healing from the pain of ministerial widowhood. Come and seek God’s face alongside others who understand your journey. No matter what season you are in, allow this retreat to bring healing and a new direction for who you are NOW in Christ.
We will enjoy times together of:
Restoration and Encouragement
Healing and Rest
Connecting with others who understand
Margin from our Busy Lives
Breakout Sessions and Panel discussions
Small groups
Laughter and Fun
How to Begin a Widows Ministry
So many have contributed to this program over the years. We are excited to get this into the hands of churches around the country. Make sure you get a copy today!
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 start a widows ministry, except prayer.
Available in both English and Spanish.
The Calling
MANY WIDOWS ARE AT THE END OF THEIR LIFE AND NEED TO KNOW CHRIST AND THE HOPE THAT HE CAN BRING TO THEIR LIVES. JAMES 1:27 TELLS US THAT, “PURE AND GENUINE RELIGION BEFORE GOD THE FATHER IS THAT WE CARE FOR THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS”. WIDOWS LINK EXISTS TO HELP CHURCHES IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS.
The Need
THERE ARE MORE THAN 15 MILLION WIDOWS IN THE U.S. AND AN ADDITIONAL 700,000 WOMEN LOSING THEIR HUSBANDS EACH YEAR, THIS IS A GREAT AREA OF NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE APPROACH OF “WIDOWS LINK” IS CENTERED ON CHURCH-BASED SMALL GROUPS THAT REACH OUT TO WIDOWS WITHIN THE CHURCH AND OUTSIDE COMMUNITY. EACH CHURCH WILL CULTIVATE ITS OWN WIDOWS GROUP.
