Counseling in Times of Crisis

"In this world, you will have trouble."  We live and minister in a world of death, mourning, crying, and pain.  Our members are exhausted from fighting against their flesh, bruised by the troubles of the world, and barraged daily by the attacks of Satan.  As we sit beside people in their hardest moments, what can we possibly find to say?  After all, we too, are bruised and exhausted!  But then Jesus speaks. "Take heart!" he says.  "I have overcome the world."  No matter where we go in life, we carry with us Jesus' message of victory, peace, and life.  We carry with us the healing balm of God's Word, which soothes our members' wounds and our own.  No matter our personality, gifts, or interests, Jesus equips each pastor to be a counselor... sitting beside people in their hardest moments and refreshing them with God's comfort and compassion.

Registration and Hotel Information
The Winter Cottonbelt Pastors Conference will be hosted by Living Hope Lutheran Church in Chattanooga (2268 Encompass Drive) from Monday, January 11, at 6:00 PM to Wednesday, January 13, at noon. Pastor Eric Melso and the members of Living Hope look forward to welcoming us. Please register at the link below.

Hotel: A block of rooms is being held for us at the Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place (7301 Shallowford Road), just a few minutes up Shallowford Road from Living Hope. Reserve through the link below, or call 1-800-325-0720 and give group number 10203402. Book by Thursday, December 10, 2026 to get the group rate. The hotel includes free hot breakfast, a free evening 5:30 Kickback with food and drinks, and free Wi-Fi.