Remaining in Christ During Polarizing Times

New dual-book spotlight reveals how Compton’s scholarship, ministry experience, and cultural insight offer a needed roadmap for today’s Church.

As cultural tensions, ideological clashes, and internal church conflicts continue to challenge Christian communities, author and pastor Jimmie D. Compton Jr. offers two essential books that speak directly to this moment. His latest release, Ball of Confusion in Galatia: Fighting a Religious, Nationalistic, and Ethnic Battle, together with his earlier work, In All Things, Love: Escaping the Church Schism Cycle, provides a comprehensive and deeply relevant framework for navigating division with biblical wisdom and spiritual integrity.

In Ball of Confusion in Galatia, Compton explores how Jesus and the Apostle Paul provided clarity amid the ideological chaos of their time—a landscape marked by nationalism, ethnic tension, religious corruption, and imperial influence. By tracing how they upheld the ethos, pathos, and logos of the kingdom of God, Compton equips twenty-first-century church leaders with practical strategies for discipling communities that stand as salt and light without becoming shaped by the world’s confusion.

Compton’s earlier book, In All Things, Love, delves into the recurring schism cycle that has long plagued the Church. Through historical reflection, pastoral experience, and personal narrative, he demonstrates how love-based leadership can disrupt destructive patterns and heal fractured relationships. Praised for its clarity, compassion, and theological depth, the book continues to resonate with pastors, ministry leaders, and believers searching for tools to restore unity within divided church environments.

Across both volumes, Compton’s inspiration is rooted in decades of ministry, counseling, and community leadership. His journey—from Detroit’s eastside to becoming a respected pastoral voice—infuses his writing with authenticity, cultural awareness, and hard-earned wisdom. His works bridge ancient biblical challenges with the complexities of modern faith communities, offering readers both guidance and hope.

Together, these books serve as a vital resource for leaders seeking to confront dangerous ideologies, cultivate mature discernment, and foster communities that reflect the heart of Christ in a polarized world.

Both books are now available — secure your copies here:

In All Things, Love: https://www.amazon.com/all-Things-Love-Escaping-Church/dp/0940123088

Ball of Confusion in Galatia: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0940123126

For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:

Jimmie D. Compton Jr.
BrightKey PR
hbf.church@gmail.com