In the midst of a national mental health crisis, Dr. Tim Clinton of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) is on the frontlines extending hope and encouraging the ‘church to be the church’ for such a time as this. He talks with Trent about the timely new initiative to train faith leaders and lay people in soul care, and the noble work of linking mental health and the church. If anything’s essential, it’s this topic.