A helpful book, it's applied theology to deep matters. It's engaging and helpful for those seeking to minister and care for people in the church.

An excellent introduction to Biblical Counseling.  Every Christian needs to read this book.    It provides great insight on the practice of Biblical Counseling.

Thorough reference on biblical counseling. What it is, why we should be doing it, how we should be doing it etc. It is not only for pastors but lay leaders as well. The book is written by over 30 well known biblical counselors in various professions... some pastors, some counselors, some lay church leaders. The book is divided into 6 sections:
1. A vision of "More than Counseling: A Vision for the entire church.
2. How to integrate a small group ministry with a biblical counseling ministry.
3. Biblical counseling and conflict resolution. How we can be competent peacemakers in both personal and corporate/organizational conflicts.
4. how to equip biblical counselors in the church
5. Outreach
6. Biblical counseling in history and the power of counseling to impact the church for Christ.
What a wealth of information that even though written by many people everything points back to the gospel. The focus of each author's writing is the same. Very thought provoking and applicable. Challenges the reader on every page. Excellent.
I received a digital copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.

This work features a variety of authors that contribute to the work of helping share HaShem’s care through His people. Paul Tripp, a notable author and theologian, is only one of many that have contributed to this work. This work is divided into five main parts: (i) a counseling vision for the church, (ii) biblical counseling and small group ministries, (iii) biblical counseling and conflict resolution, (iv) equipping biblical counselors, and (v) biblical counseling in regard to outreach. In all, the book recognizes the role the church plays, or needs to play, in effective biblical counseling at every level of organization and seeks to equip leaders with the tools they need for success, as well as the knowledge of how to best apply biblical counseling in every scenario. Included are two appendices, which are a confessional statement and a doctrinal statement, to help churches best integrate biblical counseling while retaining the “biblical” part of the counseling. 

As is usual with works that are penned by many authors, it is difficult to comment on the voice of the book and how readers will engage with the authors. What can be said, however, is that this book clearly outlines itself as a work best suited for lay leaders or ministry professionals and to train them as well as give them a necessary toolset for their role in biblical counseling. In a world that is increasingly needing love and counseling to learn what love really is every day, this book finds itself as a great companion to help effectively answer questions and introduce change for the better.

Disclosure: I have received a reviewer copy and/or payment in exchange for an honest review of the product mentioned in this post.