‘Resilient’ is full of honest realism, written to Pastors who have ‘signed up for hardship and sacrifice’. Using the timeless truths of 2 Timothy, John shows how it is possible to be resilient, to persevere in ministry, though the challenges and pressures are huge. This book will be of great help to church leaders, to all who teach God’s word and pastor His people and to those who support those who do so.

I am so grateful, as one in the early days of ministry, that John has put in black and white sound and earthy wisdom from God’s word on how to joyfully persevere in ministry for the long term. I can only thank him for writing it and encourage others in ministry to read it!

This book is a wonderful example of how God’s word speaks afresh in every generation. With a careful exegetical eye and a kind pastor’s heart, Dr Benton unpacks 2 Timothy showing us the true roots of and great need for resilience in pastoral ministry. This is an excellent resource for pastors to keep on keeping on. 

Paul wrote to a young, scared and struggling Timothy, who sometimes found the ministry really hard. I am a 21st century Timothy, and therefore am so thankful to John for pointing me to the gold that’s in God’s word for weak pastors like me. If you’re a Timothy too, read this book. And if you know any Timothys, give them this book. May God use this resource to help young (and old) pastors everywhere find the much needed resilience that this book is all about.”