The Struggle Is Real: How to Care for Mental and Relational Health Needs in the Church, Hardcover

20-25% of Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Divorce is epidemic. Abuse of all kinds is rampant. Suicidality is at an all-time high. Domestic violence is out of control. Cohabitation and out of wedlock births are at unprecedented levels. Addictions are more widespread than ever.

These and many other problems confront our culture today in alarming proportions. Consequently, mental and relational health issues find their way home. To everyone's home.

People with these and other concerns typically turn first to the church for help. Yet most churches are not equipped to adequately minister to the depth and magnitude of these overwhelming problems. This book was created as a comprehensive resource to provide the church with practical tools to care for these hurting people in a biblically sound and emotionally healthy way.

We at the American Association of Christian Counselors hope and pray this book finds its way into the hands of every pastor, church leader, counselor, and Christian caregiver in America. Because the struggle is real. The struggle is real indeed.

About the Author:

Dr. Tim Clinton is President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, a professor of Counseling and Pastoral Care and the Executive Director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University, a licensed professional counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and is author or co-author of over twenty books.

Dr. Jared Pingleton is Vice-President of Professional Development of the American Association of Christian Counselors, a licensed clinical psychologist, a credentialed minister, a former professor at several Christian colleges and seminaries, the former Director of Counseling Services at Focus on the Family, and is author or co-author of seven books.