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| Jarrid Wilson: California Megachurch pastor kills himself | Jarrid Wilson: California Megachurch pastor kills himself |
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| A US megachurch pastor known for his mental health advocacy has killed himself, church officials say. | A US megachurch pastor known for his mental health advocacy has killed himself, church officials say. |
| Jarrid Wilson, 30, worked at the 15,000 member Harvest Christian Fellowship Church for 18 months before his death. | Jarrid Wilson, 30, worked at the 15,000 member Harvest Christian Fellowship Church for 18 months before his death. |
| Mr Wilson and his wife founded "Anthem of Hope", a programme created to help people dealing with depression. | Mr Wilson and his wife founded "Anthem of Hope", a programme created to help people dealing with depression. |
| He is survived by his two sons and wife Juli, who wrote the death had "completely ripped my heart out of my chest". | He is survived by his two sons and wife Juli, who wrote the death had "completely ripped my heart out of my chest". |
| His death was confirmed by Senior Pastor Greg Laurie, who leads the church in southern California. | His death was confirmed by Senior Pastor Greg Laurie, who leads the church in southern California. |
| "Jarrid loved the Lord and had a servant's heart. He was vibrant, positive, and was always serving and helping others," he wrote on the church's website. | |
| "Jarrid also repeatedly dealt with depression and was very open about his ongoing struggles," Mr Laurie added. "He wanted to especially help those who were dealing with suicidal thoughts." | "Jarrid also repeatedly dealt with depression and was very open about his ongoing struggles," Mr Laurie added. "He wanted to especially help those who were dealing with suicidal thoughts." |
| Another pastor at the church, Jason Powell, also paid tribute. | Another pastor at the church, Jason Powell, also paid tribute. |
| Shortly before his death, Wilson tweeted about officiating the funeral of a "Jesus-loving woman who took her own life". | Shortly before his death, Wilson tweeted about officiating the funeral of a "Jesus-loving woman who took her own life". |
| "Loving Jesus doesn't always cure suicidal thoughts. Loving Jesus doesn't always cure depression," he wrote. | "Loving Jesus doesn't always cure suicidal thoughts. Loving Jesus doesn't always cure depression," he wrote. |
| "But that doesn't mean Jesus doesn't offer us companionship and comfort," he continued. "He ALWAYS does that." | "But that doesn't mean Jesus doesn't offer us companionship and comfort," he continued. "He ALWAYS does that." |
| A fundraiser to support Wilson's family has raised more than $42,000 (£34,000) as of Wednesday. | A fundraiser to support Wilson's family has raised more than $42,000 (£34,000) as of Wednesday. |
| Information and advice | Information and advice |
| If you or someone you know is struggling with issues raised by this story, find support through BBC Action Line. | If you or someone you know is struggling with issues raised by this story, find support through BBC Action Line. |