Publisher's Synopsis
Along with his other foundational book Effective Biblical Counselling, it was with this title that Dr Larry Crabb established his reputation in the UK market over ten years ago. It focuses on the local church as the proper centre for healing, nurture and growth, and encourages all members of the church to play their part in building a community where damaged individuals can find love, acceptance, freedom from the past, and direction for the future, and so be restored to full, productive and creative lives. Wise, informed, yet popular and accessible, this is a book for every Christian, not just church leaders.