Dr. Harry Strauss

From Throwing in the Towel to Staying in the Fight: Conversations from 2 Timothy on Encouragement for Pastors Dr. Harry Strauss

This resource will help pastors stay in the fight. Today's minister needs to be encouraged, for discouragement is rampant. Gone are the days when pastors were in a high prestige/low stress calling. Today it is more likely that the opposite is true. Second Timothy is rich with insights on how to stay in the fight. The author has identified helpful themes from this pastoral letter, presenting each as a conversation. Reflecting on his own journey, he speaks of the transforming influence that Second Timothy had on his life. The biblical truths embraced will rekindle the dream, the vision for making a continued contribution to the kingdom of God. This book can be read solo style, perhaps most ideally as a one month devotional guide. But its greatest benefit will come to those who choose to use it in a small group discussion setting with other pastors. Those best positioned to thrive in pastoral ministry are those who have a significant support network. Each theme is followed up with insightful questions designed to generate life giving conversations. The shaping of this book as a small group discussion guide makes it a unique offering to the pastoral support literature. For those suffering from an ongoing sense of the Monday morning blues, and possibly even thinking of checking out of ministry, they may first want to check out this book.