CHAPTER FOUR
Sustaining Change
“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” – Proverbs 11:14
This chapter highlights organizations that have proactively established measures to maintain long-term change. Their actions reflect a commitment to enhancing God’s love, dedication to enduring ministry, resilience in expanding their outreach, and awareness of the power of education to brighten futures. By fostering sustained change, these organizations are well prepared to serve God’s kingdom.
Envisioning the Future
Conversations with these Watkins Christian Foundation grantees reveal a shared vision of enjoying a hopeful, adventurous, responsive, and transparent future. These grantees recognize the ongoing—and often substantial—challenges associated with their changes and still remain optimistic about the overall benefits for their ministries and the people they serve.