"God In Our Right Now Pastoral Nouthetic Counseling for Urban Communities
Dealing with Trauma from Violence' is long overdue. Dr. Larry Green, a preacher, and practitioner of the Gospel in urban communities knows first-hand the cycle of trauma from violence.  One can address it from the pulpit, but one must engage it in the trenches of community.

Pastors, teachers, and counselors make sure you pick up this book; it will help you in your ministry.

Dr. Larry Green Sr. draws not simply from theory but from his vast experience shepherding & teaching people in urban communities. The counseling approach will appeal most to those working from an overtly, direct biblical style. He discusses nouthetic counseling & a five-step way to implement it with those in urban communities coping with violence and trauma. Dr. Green is clear that Spirituality is woven into the fabric of the urban and especially African-American church and community, and this model seems to fit very well. The book also offers broader appeal as the author walks the reader through urban trauma & the multifaceted role of the African-American pastor. The book is a short read. It’s clearly authentic & from the heart.

Important scholarly work from Dr. Larry Green! Learning how to discuss and heal from trauma in our inner cities is important now more than ever. Learning new techniques based on spiritual principles is a meaningful read for parents, individuals, and those working to improve our cities and contributes highly to the field!

This book and workbook address and teach practical ways pastors can assist people experiencing trauma and mental illness resulting from violent incidents in their lives. The world is full of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists. Still, the majority do not utilize the power and comfort of scripture to help their patients work their way out of the dark abyss of despair, depression, fear, or trauma. Dr. Green presents case studies, examples, and outcomes of the Nouthetic Counseling process that can assist pastors in more concrete and definitive ways of helping people to heal and become whole through the power of scripture.

My friend and colleague, Dr. Larry Green Sr. has written a powerful book and companion workbook: “GOD IN OUR RIGHT NOW”. If you are a leader, including a coach, counselor, therapist, pastor or group leader who confronts the impacts of trauma in family or communities, then this is for you. You will glean from Dr. Green’s vast 40 years of experience in counseling, teaching, and pastoring. Written in a user-friendly manner, with an unfolding methodology and live illustrations, I believe you will find this an important resource.

“God In Our Right Now -Pastoral Nouthetic Counseling for Urban Communities Dealing with Trauma from Violence” is a revelation for the inner cities of America and perhaps a healing document for our nation. The Reverend Dr. Larry Green, the Pastor of Timothy Baptist Church, has given us a timely well written, and well-needed book for biblical counseling, spiritual wisdom, and soulish edification at a crucial time when urban violence, mistrust of governing agencies (e.g., local state and federal) and widespread hopelessness grips our communities with no perceived relief in sight.