Season of Discontent (A Visionary's True Confession)

The author provides startling insights into the decline of church membership and the need for community. If you are interested in what a disciple looks like in the real world, and what it means to be a Christian away from the church, this book is for you! You will resist putting it down as you discover your true value and purpose as he describes in vivid language how all our lives make sense through a God-given vision. Season of Discontent is a fast pace exhilarating ride through a narrative of a dynamic visionary pastor’s highs and lows. His journey is your journey! Hop on for the ride of your life as his real life stories challenge your faith and provoke thoughts about spiritual growth where you live, work, and play.

Mission Developer Ross tackles the hardcore issues that many Christians deny and avoid, which leads to deeper concealed problems. He candidly discloses intimate moments of his life to the judgments of others, but finds healing and renewal in Christ. Like a man crippled by troubles in the “church world” and troubles outside the church, he learns how to walk again with renewed faith in Christ. Each chapter is about discovering a broader outlook on the Christian life and gaining insight on personal struggles.

The general theme of Season of Discontent is the personal and collective power of a God-given vision and the transformational redemptive power of forgiveness. This book is about God “being” Bigger than the “church world” and at work in a profound way the “real world!” Mission Developer Ross tells his story with spellbinding details and weaves it with sound Biblical/Theological principles.

I think my book is an easy good read. Those words have been the overall comments that I have heard. The next often used comments are that the book is deep! I then parlay with them in conversation and conclude that the are saying the book is intriguing, interesting, and once put down they have to pick it up again immediately.

—Jarvis Ross-Author—

Patricia Patten-Berry long-standing church member and ministry worker says, “I was awed by the honesty of the author…this book needs proper exposure because it releases us from false perceptions in the church…it’s freeing me from anxiety about my Christian life…liberating, to live for Christ!”

Buddy Sexton, pastor says…”Wow! At this stage in life, I LOVE anything that is REAL. And, it sure sounds like your book is both personally and ecclesiastically real. Indeed, the church is in decline because it is so full of veneers and the real world wants authenticity. I applaud you for being honest, honest about the church and your own life.”

John Jackson, Minister of Music says “Awesome book…” “April was sharing with me what took place at the book signing. I was encouraged just hearing her tell me the many things that you encouraged them with…Blessings to you and how God uses you to breath life into hopeless, broken and shattered situations in people's lives. April was so excited and her excitement encourages me.”

Curtis Ross says, “Professor Ross, your new book,(Season of Discontent), is absolutely great. I hope you have started work on the next one. I am informing all whom I know and meet that this I a must read. Congrats on a job well done.”