How to Lament in a Church of Praise

The tempestuous poetry of the Psalms is raw; it’s unnerving. It tells us we do not need to cover bewildered days with surface smiles and clichés. But how do we voice our aches, and how do we help those we lead to not walk away from God when trouble comes? This interview gives invaluable practical tools to grow our trust in God in the midst of pain.

Heather Holdsworth is a Bible teacher, author and artist. Her focus is on the Spiritual Formation of people of all ages. As a teacher she developed a keen interest in how people grow. Following a 2-year diploma in Practical Theology, she completed an MA in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship in Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago, 2010. Heather's book, 'Landscape of Hope' brings a fresh perspective to biblical text through her unique visualisations of Psalms 1-14. She continues to write on the Psalms in her home in St. Andrews, Scotland where she lives with her husband, Adrian.

Jay Mosser has served in pastoral roles for 43 years – about 20 years in various assistant pastor capacities and the rest as senior pastor. Through those years he has served three churches ranging from smaller (less than 50) to larger (about 1,000). Along the way he has worked with children, teens, worship ministry, pastoral care, preaching, and leadership. Jay has an M.Div. from Western (Conservative Baptist) Seminary and a D.Min. from Corban University, where his thesis was entitled How a Pastor’s Theology of Shepherding Affects the Health & Growth of a Church. He is married to Kathy and has three daughters and six grandchildren. In his spare time, he loves to read, hike, travel, watch sports, and spend time with his family.

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