Author and Pastor Connor Bales Counts It Worthy to Suffer in Raising 2 Children with Rare Genetic Disorder

Dr. Connor Bales, pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, has recently his brand new book Counted Worthy: A Father's Perspective On The Theology of Suffering. In the book, Connor Bales shares the unique calling he and his wife, Mary, have been counted worthy of stewarding in raising two children with a rare genetic disorder. From the initial confusion and questions of "why"-to the practical exhaustion resulting from endless tests, treatments, and visits to the emergency room-to the emotional, physical and spiritual toll they've experienced as a family, Bales leaves nothing off the table.
But, standing tall above the brokenness, disappointment, and hurt, Counted Worthy illuminates a practical theology promising hope, supernatural comfort, and a closeness to God that Connor and Mary have experienced first-hand. Readers will grow close to the Bales family, but more importantly, they will draw closer to their Savior through their life's story.
In the book, Bales tackles questions such as:
- How should Christ-followers respond to suffering?
- What if our calling is to suffer?
- How do we respond when our loved ones suffer?
A graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in landscape architecture, Connor started his own landscaping business in 2005. While serving as a teacher and student ministry leader at First Baptist Church, Coppell, he felt the call to ministry. He was ordained at First Baptist Church, Coppell and started attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He then joined Prestonwood, where he served as Minister to Young Marrieds and then Minister to Young Families. Connor received a Master of Arts and Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminar in 2011 and is currently working toward a Doctorate of Education Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Tags : Connor Bales Connor Bales new book Counted Worthy: A Father's Perspective On The Theology of Suffering prestonwood baptist church
Hot Trends
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Lauren Daigle Announces Return to the Road in May
-
Faith Worship Arts Offers Exclusive Insights into their New Album
-
Michael W. Smith is Back with New Single "Arms Around the Sun"
-
Bethel Music to Perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson's Startling Revelations About Brian Houston & His Own Marriage
-
Phil Wickham Releases 6 Versions of "What An Awesome God"
-
Michael W. Smith Celebrates Easter with New EP "Worthy is the Lamb"
-
New Trailer and Panel Discussion About the Film "Angels & Giants: The Watchers & The Nephilim" Are Now Available!
-
Ivan Parker Has Cancer and Needs Our Help
-
Bethel Music "We Must Respond" Album Review
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Phil Wickham's "Sunday Is Coming"
-
New Film "Breaking into Beautiful" Tells the Story of Faith in One Woman's Fight Against Cancer
-
Ben Fuller Teams Up with Carrie Underwood on "If It Was Up To Me"
Most Popular
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Lauren Daigle Announces Return to the Road in May
-
Faith Worship Arts Offers Exclusive Insights into their New Album
-
Michael W. Smith is Back with New Single "Arms Around the Sun"
-
Bethel Music to Perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson's Startling Revelations About Brian Houston & His Own Marriage
-
Phil Wickham Releases 6 Versions of "What An Awesome God"
-
Michael W. Smith Celebrates Easter with New EP "Worthy is the Lamb"
-
New Trailer and Panel Discussion About the Film "Angels & Giants: The Watchers & The Nephilim" Are Now Available!
-
Ivan Parker Has Cancer and Needs Our Help
-
Bethel Music "We Must Respond" Album Review
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Phil Wickham's "Sunday Is Coming"
-
New Film "Breaking into Beautiful" Tells the Story of Faith in One Woman's Fight Against Cancer
-
Ben Fuller Teams Up with Carrie Underwood on "If It Was Up To Me"