Contrary Winds will help pastors identify, face, and overcome adversities that pose a threat or challenge their faithfulness, steadfastness, and unwavering trust, consistency and continued well -being in the pastoral ministry. Quotes From The Endorsers- "Dr. Jones gives us a number of unique helpful prescriptions pastors can use if their calling is Godly and their faith is steadfast. Therefore, I highly recommend this book to all seminary students, in-service pastors and those who aspire to be pastors." Frank B. Weaver B.A., M. Div., D. Ed., D. Min. Pastor Emeritus of Watts Chapel Baptist Church. Raleigh, N.C. "I am very thankful to God for how Dr. Jones allows God to use him in so many ways. He teaches, preaches, sings, and counsels. To God be the glory!" Dr. George A. Jones, Sr. B.A., M. Div., D. Div. Father of the author and former Pastor of Juniper Level Baptist Church Raleigh, N.C. and other churches in North Carolina. "This book is pregnant with potential to help the wounded and encourage the strong too." Dr. Thomas B. Trotter B.A., M.R.E., D. Min. Pastor of Friends of Jesus Missionary Baptist Church, Warsaw, N.C. Dr. George A. Jones, Jr. has been a gospel preacher and pastor for many years. He holds the following degrees: B.A. Sociology, M.Div. and a D. Min. Dr. Jones has served as pastor of the following churches: Elevation, Wake Chapel, St. Paul, Calvary and currently Faith Missionary Raleigh, N.C. Dr. Jones is married to the former Ida Mae Tucker of Raleigh and is the father of 1 son and two daughters.