Fighting the Good Fight

"Fighting the Good Fight is a collection of biblical essays in honor of Dr. Bill Bagents, Professor of Ministry, Counseling, and Biblical Studies at Heritage Christian University. After a heartfelt personal tribute, diverse chapters explore the lament in ancient near eastern literature, four proposals regarding those who "declare the generation" of Jesus, the ongoing meaning of the transfiguration, God's choice of a small still voice in challenging and confronting a struggling Elijah, the causes and prevention of ministry burnout, the work of Jesus as "counselor" to disciples, the challenges of teaching the life of Paul to middle schoolers, and an appeal for allegiance to foundational biblical doctrine. Those who know the broad and unique challenges of a life in ministry and/or Christian education will find the range of topics and voices stunningly appropriate"--