Keep On Keepin' On: Obtaining Hope and Strength to Persevere Through Difficult Times

This book is a journey through the most difficult season of my life. This devotional allows a deeper understanding on how God can empower us to persevere through perilous times. While tough times are often unavoidable, God's Word, along with His Spirit, can assist us in keeping us going when we desire to quit. Ultimately, this devotional will empower you to allow God to use you never give up in a bad season.

A native of Gaffney, South Carolina, Rev. Julian A. Thompson accepted the call to ministry at the age of 26. In September of 2019, Rev. Thompson was called to pastor the Mount Prospect Baptist Church in Rock Hill SC. In March of 2023, Rev. Thompson was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Blair SC. Since Pastor Thompson's arrival, Gethsemane has experience growth spiritually, physically and financially.

Aside from his pastoral assignment, Pastor Thompson has been a Social Studies teacher for 7 years and is currently employed at High Point Academy in Spartanburg SC as a Social Studies teacher, Head Middle School Basketball Coach and Community Liaison.

His board relationships include the following organizations: Spartanburg Chapter of NAACP and VISTA Advisory Council. He is also a member of Spartan Star lodge #108. In 2019, he was inducted into the Academy of Preachers. Since his call into the ministry, Pastor Thompson has become a well-recommended preacher, revivalist, and speaker for many conferences, services and events.

Pastor Thompson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of South Carolina Upstate, a Master's of Organizational Leadership from Anderson University and a certificate in Human Resource Management. He received a certificate in Church Administration from Duke University. He is currently a PhD Candidate in Leadership and Business from Anderson University.

Pastor Thompson is happily married to Alexis Thompson, and they are the proud parents of Christian, Makayla and Micah.