The #1 New York Times bestseller from Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church, Atlanta. Now available to pre-order in Australia.
The call to follow Christ was never a call to passive belief.
In Contend, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell unpacks Jude's urgent letter, written to a Church under siege from false teachers, compromise and spiritual laziness, and shows it's still our reality today. Countless believers are sitting on the sidelines, assuming they'll have another day to get serious about their faith. But the days of casual Christianity are running out.
The same Christ who saved you has also equipped you to fight.
What's Inside
Through Contend, you'll be stirred to:
- Rediscover the passion and purpose of your faith
- Trade spiritual complacency for a living, vibrant relationship with Jesus
- Boldly share the Gospel with love and grace
- Find freedom from sin, unbelief, insecurity and unforgiveness
- Disciple and prepare the next generation to stand firm and press on
Every chapter closes with a Takeaway Truth to anchor you in Scripture and a Contender's Charge to move you into action, because faith isn't just believing. It's living out the Gospel.
Why We Love It
Jude is one of the shortest letters in the New Testament and one of the most overlooked. Pastor Philip opens it up with the same plain, urgent, Scripture-first preaching that has drawn so many people to 2819 Church online, including plenty of Aussies watching from their lounge rooms.
This isn't a feel-good read. It's a loving wake-up call for anyone who knows they've drifted into comfortable faith and wants to get back in the fight. We stock books we can trust, and this one points straight back to Jesus and His Word.
Perfect For
- Digital disciples of 2819 Church, Pastor Philip's sermons and the 2819 app
- Believers who feel stuck, lukewarm or ready for more
- Small groups and Bible study groups working through Jude
- Youth leaders, pastors and anyone discipling the next generation
- Readers who love bold, Bible-centred teaching on contending for the faith
About the Author
Philip Anthony Mitchell is a native of Queens, New York, and the founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church, a lively, Christ-centred movement based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also the founder of the 2819 Institute.
An honours graduate of North Carolina Central University, Pastor Philip also holds a degree in Pastoral and Church Leadership. He is a bold leader and passionate communicator, devoted to the Great Commission, equipping the disciples and digital disciples of 2819, and spreading the Gospel around the world.
Pastor Philip and his wife, Lena, have been married since 2004 and live in the Atlanta area with their two sons and two daughters.
Pre-Order Details
This is a pre-order. Contend has just released in the US, and the official Australian release date is 2 February 2027. New releases often reach us sooner than that, and we'll email you the moment your copy arrives.
Ordering with in-stock items? We'll send those straight away and post Contend separately when it lands. You only pay shipping once; we cover the second parcel.
Book Details
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Author: Philip Anthony Mitchell
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Publisher: Thomas Nelson
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: 304
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ISBN: 9781400361328
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Australian release: 2 February 2027
