An associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship has died by suicide after a long struggle with depression.

Lead Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, Greg Laurie announced on Facebook today that his associate pastor Jarrid Wilson died by suicide Monday evening.

Laurie says, "It is with the deepest sadness and shock that I have to report that Jarrid Wilson went to be with the Lord last night.

"At a time like this, there are just no words. The Bible says, 'There is a time to mourn.' This is certainly that time."

Wilson is survived by his wife, Juli, his two sons, Finch and Denham, his mother, father, and siblings.

Wilson's wife Juli wrote on Instagram, "I love you forever, Thomas Jarrid Wilson, but I have to say that you being gone has completely ripped my heart out of my chest. You loved me and our boys relentlessly and we are forever grateful that I had YOU as a husband and a father to my boys.

"You are my forever and I will continue to let other people know of the hope in Jesus you found and spoke so boldly about."

Laurie says that Wilson also repeatedly dealt with depression and was very open about his ongoing struggles.

"One dark moment in a Christian’s life cannot undo what Christ did for us on the cross."

Wilson stepped into his role as associate pastor at Harvest 18 months ago and had spoken out many times on the issue of mental health.

Laurie says, "Jarrid and his wife, Juli, founded an outreach to help people dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts called Anthem of Hope.

"Sometimes people may think that as pastors or spiritual leaders we are somehow above the pain and struggles of everyday people. We are the ones who are supposed to have all the answers. But we do not. At the end of the day, pastors are just people who need to reach out to God for His help and strength, each and every day."

Laurie says, "One dark moment in a Christian’s life cannot undo what Christ did for us on the cross."

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Please continue to pray for the Wilson family and the Harvest Christian Fellowship church community as they grieve.

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My loving, giving, kind-hearted, encouraging, handsome, hilarious, give the shirt of his back husband went to be with Jesus late last night . No more pain, my jerry, no more struggle. You are made complete and you are finally free. Suicide and depression fed you the worst lies, but you knew the truth of Jesus and I know you’re by his side right this very second . I love you forever, Thomas jarrid Wilson, but I have to say that you being gone has completely ripped my heart out of my chest. You loved me and our boys relentlessly and we are forever grateful that i had YOU as a husband and a father to my boys . You are my forever and I will continue to let other people know of the hope in Jesus you found and spoke so boldly about . Suicide doesn’t get the last word. I won’t let it. You always said “Hope Gets the last word. Jesus does”. Your life’s work has lead thousands to the feet of Jesus and your boldness to tell other about your struggle with anxiety and depression has helped so many other people feel like they weren’t alone. YOU WERE an anthem of hope to everyone, baby, and I’ll do my best to continue your legacy of love until my last breath . I need you, jare. But you needed Jesus to hold you and I have to be okay with that. You are everything to me. Since the day we met. J & J. Love you more . These are photos of him in his happy place - fishing the day away . I’ll teach our boys all your tricks, babe. Promise. You are my #anthemofhope

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