Demonstrates the ÒwhyÓ and the ÒhowÓ of consistently biblical, gospel-centric counseling, whether in the pastor's study or over coffee with a friend. With the evermore apparent failure of modern psychotherapies and a discomfort with pharmacological strategies, many churches are reaffirming the sufficiency and power of the Scriptures to change lives. To aid churches in ministering to broken and hurting people, the authors of Counsel from the Cross present a counseling model based on Scripture, powered by the work of the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus Christ. Through careful exegesis and helpful case studies, they demonstrate the ÒwhyÓ and the ÒhowÓ of consistently biblical, gospel-centric counseling. The authors' combined backgroundsÑone, a woman trained in biblical counseling and the other, a male professor of practical theologyÑbring balance to this work, making it relevant for those who counsel as part of pastoral ministry and for those involved in friendship mentoring or discipleship.