Judson Press releases anniversary edition of timeless resource ‘Addicted to Hurry’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/2024)—Judson Press, the publication ministry of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is thrilled to announce the release of the twentieth-anniversary edition of “Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down,” by renowned author, pastor, and professor Dr. Kirk Byron Jones. This latest edition of Jones’ classic work features a new chapter with fresh poetry and reflections intended to help ease the fast-paced pressures of contemporary living.
“Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down” (20th Anniversary Edition)
First published two decades ago, “Addicted to Hurry” has remained a timeless resource for individuals seeking to reclaim their lives from the grips of “busyness” and restore balance. In a modern culture where speed and productivity are prized above personal well-being, Jones offers readers a thoughtful counterpoint—spiritual strategies to help them slow down, reconnect with their faith, and foster inner peace.
The latest edition carries forward the practical tools and reflective questions of the original release, which help readers identify their current pace of life and assist them in cultivating a “sacred, savoring pace” for spiritual well-being. It then enriches the original with new content—poetry and meditations—that encourage mindfulness and spiritual growth.
The twentieth-anniversary edition of “Addicted to Hurry” is available now at JudsonPress.com,
About the Author
Jones is a pastor and professor with a rich career in ministry and academia. A graduate of Loyola University, Andover Newton Theological School, Emory University, and Drew University, he holds two doctorates, one in ministry and the other in philosophy. He has pastored congregations across the United States for more than 20 years and is currently a professor of ethics and preaching at Andover Newton Theological School.
Rev. Dr. Kirk Byron Jones
A prolific writer, Jones has contributed to numerous journals, including The Christian Century, Leadership, Gospel Today, and The African American Pulpit. In addition to “Addicted to Hurry,” he has penned other best-selling books, among them the Judson Press title “Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers,” which Sojourners magazine named one of the best resources for effecting social change.
Founded in 1824, Judson Press a publishing ministry of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, produces Christ-centered spiritual and leadership resources for the transformation of individuals, congregations, and communities.
American Baptist Home Mission Societies partners with American Baptists to promote Christian faith, cultivate Christ-centered leaders and disciples, and bring healing and transformation to communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.
American Baptist Churches USA is one of the most diverse Christian denominations today, with approximately 5,000 congregations comprised of 1.3 million members, across the United States and Puerto Rico, all engaged in God’s mission around the world.
