Holding Hope

A Biblical Guide to Suicide Prevention for Church Leaders

von David Gilleland

170 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

When Crisis Comes to Church, Will You Be Ready?Someone in your congregation might be carrying their darkest thought right now, hidden behind a good Christian smile. Holding Hope is the guide David Gilleland wishes every pastor had before that person finally spoke-or went silent for good.What This Book Offers Church LeadersDrawing on his years as a pastor, Certified Biblical Counselor, and Suicide Prevention Program Manager for the U.S. military, David Gilleland shows church leaders how to: - Recognize warning signs of spiritual and emotional crisis- Respond without doing harm when someone confides suicidal thoughts- Navigate the intersection of faith, mental health, and pastoral care- Walk with survivors long after the immediate crisis passes- Build a culture where struggling members feel safe seeking helpYou don't have to feel equipped to begin. You only have to be willing to hold hope until they can hold it themselves.Why This Matters NowPastors and church volunteers face heartbreaking conversations with growing frequency. Yet most receive little training on how to navigate suicidal ideation, grief, or severe depression within a biblical framework. Holding Hope bridges that gap, offering practical steps grounded in compassion, Scripture, and real-world experience.About the AuthorDavid Gilleland has spent his life sitting with people in their most vulnerable moments-first in trauma-informed federal service, then as a biblical counselor and former pastor. His calling has always been the same: to help people feel seen, supported, and never alone. In Holding Hope, he shares lessons learned from countless conversations about fear, courage, faith, and the quiet resilience that carries us forward.Perfect For- Pastors and ministry leaders seeking practical crisis response tools- Small group Bible studies exploring mental health and faith- Church staff and volunteers trained in care ministries- Individuals supporting friends or family through darkness- Biblical counselors wanting resources on suicide prevention"I can't be in every congregation. But I can train the leaders who are. Because at the end of the day, this isn't a book, or a system. It's about people. Real people." - David Gilleland

• Reihe: Prairie Pastor, The
• ISBN: 9798234196378
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published
• Herausgegeben von: Cindy Daugherty