WHO IS LISTENING? Sadly, in most cases no one is. But it’s not simply because no one is willing to listen. The barriers are many. Hurting people may not talk about their pain because of... SHAME “If anyone knew...” BITTERNESS “I will never forgive...” DISTRUST “No one will understand...” As the church, we may not reach out because of... DISCOMFORT “That’s too personal...” INEXPERIENCE “I wouldn’t know how to help...” IGNORANCE “I didn’t know anything was wrong...” Pastors try but often have... LIMITED TIME Traumatic issues require more regular, intensive counseling hours than one pastor can reasonably devote. LIMITED RESOURCES Making an outside referral can often lead to doctrinal conflicts or cost-prohibitive services. ! $! 4