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Breakthrough: Trusting God for Big Change in Your Church

by Dawn Darwin Weaks, Chalice Press, MO, September 27, 2022

Description

This book offers inspiration for congregations that are struggling with their future or going through significant changes. Author Rev. Dr. Dawn Darwin Weaks shares how the church she leads as pastor transformed from First Christian Church of Odessa, Texas, into Connection Christian Church. To tell this story, Darwin Weaks discusses the history of the congregation, the problems that led to its decline, the process that led to big changes, and the renewed ministry the congregation has as a result.

Features

  • Small group discussion guide
  • In Their Words sections offering congregational leaders’ perspectives

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Lead a congregation-wide book study to help your congregation prepare to accept change.
  • Share this book with congregational leaders to help them lean on their faith as they lead your congregation through significant change.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Karen Goley

Senior Director of CRG and Resources

Karen Goley serves as the senior director of the Congregational Resource Guide (CRG) and Resources.  Prior to joining the Center, Karen spent over fifteen years in the human resources field, serving nonprofit and financial services organizations in the Indianapolis area and the suburbs of Chicago.

With faith as her foundation, Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family and is a very proud Purdue University alum.  Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Karen put her pride on full display by naming the family pup Mackey- after Purdue basketball’s Mackey Arena.  Boiler Up!

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