once-widowed author/speaker
Susan VandePol invites you to attend a special weekend designed specifically to minister to youR unique needs as a widow.
You’ll laugh and cry, and be surprised.
You’ll be loved on, taught, girded up, equipped, and prepared to step into your sacred and set-apart calling.
Our sacred promise to you is that at no point will you be told, “You just need to move on,” or “You should have more faith.”
A “Life After Breath Experience” is the first of its kind and is set, just for you, beside the tranquility of private Lake Michigan beachfront in Norton Shores, Michigan.
** Save the Date: next retreat October 17-19, 2025 **
registration opens june 23, 2025
Susan VandePol and other nationally-acclaimed speakers host their annual widow's retreat, featuring valuable resources, vendors and surprise guests! Join us at the beautiful Maranatha Conference Grounds in Muskegon, Michigan for a special weekend designed to specifically minister to your unique needs as a widow.
Our time will be rich with encouragement and comfort from God's word, uplifting praise and worship, inspirational speakers and informative break-out sessions.
Previous Breakout Topics have Included:
Experiencing a Traumatic Death Loss - Led by renowned expert Bob VandePol, LMSW, Founder - VandePol Crisis Response Services LLC, past Ex. Dir. of the Pine Rest EAP & CAP, and past president of the world’s largest provider of critical incident reposes services to the workplace.
Life After Caregiving - Led by award-winning author/speaker and caregiving expert Shelly Beach.
Your Child’s Grief - Led by Michael & Andrew Reiffer - Christian Therapists & Clinical Social Workers.
How to Tell You Story - With J.R. Hudberg - Author, Ex. Editor with Our Daily Bread Ministries.
Grief & Your Health - Biblical Truths for Your Physical Well-Being - Led by Michelle Spadafora - Author, Founder & President of Faithful Workouts.
Red Flags in Dating - With Michelle Donnelly - Author, President & CEO - PlusONE Parents and host of “The Christian Single Moms Podcast.”
Wise Women Managing Money - With Valerie Neff Hogan - Author, CFP, National Christian Foundation, Ex. Dir. at Orchard Ministries.
Legal Documents Every Widow Needs - Led by Jessica Lehti, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones; AAMS Professional Designation.
Don't miss this opportunity to break away, be refreshed and relate to other widows who are walking a familiar road of grief. This promises to be a weekend where you find fresh HOPE through Christ and the healing He readily offers!
“For pure and holy ministry (“worship”) before God The Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their affliction, and for a man to keep his soul without defilement from the world.
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