Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within

The call to follow Christ was never a call to passive belief.

In Contend, Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, unpacks Jude's urgent letter—a warning written to a Church under siege from false teachers, compromise, and spiritual laziness—and proves it's still our reality today.

Countless Believers are still sitting on the sidelines, assuming they'll have another day to get serious about the Faith.

But the days of casual Christianity are running out.

Mitchell refuses to let the Church stay passive, and he reminds every Believer that the same Christ who saved you has also equipped you to fight. Through Contend, you will be inspired to:

Rediscover the passion and purpose of your Faith.
Trade spiritual complacency for a vibrant relationship with Jesus.
Boldly proclaim the Gospel with love and grace.
Find freedom from sin, disbelief, insecurities, and unforgiveness.
Disciple and prepare the next generation to stand firm and press on.
Each chapter ends 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 but living out the Gospel.

The question isn't whether the Faith is worth fighting for.

The question is whether you will contend!

Philip Anthony Mitchell is a native of Queens, NY. He is the founder and lead pastor of 2819 CHURCH, a lively Christ-centered movement based in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of the 2819 INSTITUTE.

An honors graduate from North Carolina Central University, Pastor Philip also holds a degree in Pastoral and Church Leadership.

He is a bold leader and passionate communicator deeply dedicated to the Great Commission of Christ, the equipping of the Disciples and Digital Disciples of 2819, and the spread of the Gospel across the nation and around the world.

Pastor Philip has been married to his wife, Lena, since August 2004 and they make their home in the Atlanta area with their two sons and two daughters.