| Many people who look into getting counseling right now are in for an unpleasant surprise: they can’t get it. I talked to a friend who called a dozen counselors only to find none of them were taking new patients. During this pandemic loneliness and anxiety are soaring and the demand for help is simply outpacing the supply. That’s what resources like this one are so crucial: Counseling Church Members isn’t just for professional counselors or pastors. It’s a resource to get the whole church involved. These practical and succinct handouts help both pastors and lay counselors develop a Christ-centered ministry and increase the client's dependence on God. Since so many are hurting right now, this is no time for pastors to mask their own struggles, even in the pulpit. You’ll benefit from this honest conversation with CT editor in chief, Daniel Harrell. Daniel was pastoring in 2019 when he lost his wife, Joy, to cancer. He joins Ronnie Martin and Jared Wilson on The Art of Pastoring podcast to discuss the difficulty of dealing with tragedy while leading a church. Also, don’t miss our upcoming webinar with Scot McKnight based on his new book, A Church Called Tov. It’s going to happen on Tuesday, March 16 at noon Central Time. Register here. | 