In September 2019, late Pastor Jarrid Wilson made Christian and mainstream headlines after taking his own life. He was 30 years old with a birthday on the way. In addition to his noble profession as a pastor, he was a husband, a father of two boys, and a mental health advocate. As the pastor of a megachurch with a sizable social media following, Wilson was loved and adored by many, and in the days following the news of his death, those who knew and followed his ministry took to social media to say their goodbyes, express their condolences and to honor his memory. Wilson’s story also gave way to a larger conversation on Christian suicide, and as many utilized social media to grieve his death, many also took to social media to try to make sense of his actions. 

Unfortunately, many did so according to their own understanding.