‘Good Samaritan’ ministry
Tidbit
Visit
www.careerworkshops.
org for more
information. Also,
founder David Rawles
hosts a daily program
titled “CareerSolutions
with David Rawles”
daily at 3 p.m. on 91.3
FM.
CareerSolutions is a
seven-fold ministry that
also includes a job fair,
executive search and
employee job posting
service. Visit the Web
site for more details.
Visit
www.careerworkshops.
org for more
information. Also,
founder David Rawles
hosts a daily program
titled “CareerSolutions
with David Rawles”
daily at 3 p.m. on 91.3
FM.
CareerSolutions is a
seven-fold ministry that
also includes a job fair,
executive search and
employee job posting
service. Visit the Web
site for more details.
By Tonya Whitaker
The Pew staff writer
BEDFORD – After 26 years working as vice president of human resources for GTE, David
Rawles figured for a relaxing retirement. However, God had other plans.
What keeps him on his toes these days is a ministry aimed at helping individuals involved
in career transition, CareerSolutions.
“I am busier than I have ever been,” said Rawles, founder of the nonprofit established in
December 2001. “I call CareerSolutions a ‘Good Samaritan’ ministry. Our goal is to help
men and women land and locate careers with a biblical focus.”
Seven Dallas-Fort Worth churches host the 12-week CareerSolutions workshops on a
weekly basis. First Baptist Church in Euless (6 p.m. Thursday); First Baptist Church of
Dallas (6 p.m. Tuesday); Valley View Christian Church in North Dallas (6 p.m.
Wednesday); Crossroad Christian Church in Grand Prairie; Christ Chapel Church in Forth
Worth; Turning Point Church in South Fort Worth; and First Baptist Church in Frisco.
Workshops are also held in three other states – Georgia, Michigan and Ohio.
Rawles said the workshops, which usually run two and half hours, are free, however, a $40
donation is requested for the job seeker manual and Rawles’ book, “Finding a Job God’s
Way.” He said, on average, 300 individuals a year visit the workshop.
Job seekers are invited to visit any workshop location; no reservation is needed.
Workshop attendees are diverse in age, education, career level and job status, Rawles
said. Surprisingly, 40 percent of those who take part in the workshop are currently
employed.
“These individuals are being proactive, getting ahead of the curve,” he said.
The organization also hosts Saturday Seminars on various job-related topics, Rawles said.
The half-day seminars are offered every three to four weeks are aimed to help individuals
manage a successful career and life. The workshops cost $50 by preregistration and $80
at the door.
With CareerSolutions, Rawles said he is also reaching out to those who don’t know Jesus
Christ through their struggles to find work. Many opportunities to spread the Gospel have
come Rawles’ way, and it is his duty as a Christian to bring people to Him.
“Finding jobs is our mission, however, at some moments where the ministry has allowed
me to find help people find Christ through their unemployment and underemployment,” he
said. “Through this ministry, we want to be the arms, heart and legs of Christ’s love.”
The Pew staff writer
BEDFORD – After 26 years working as vice president of human resources for GTE, David
Rawles figured for a relaxing retirement. However, God had other plans.
What keeps him on his toes these days is a ministry aimed at helping individuals involved
in career transition, CareerSolutions.
“I am busier than I have ever been,” said Rawles, founder of the nonprofit established in
December 2001. “I call CareerSolutions a ‘Good Samaritan’ ministry. Our goal is to help
men and women land and locate careers with a biblical focus.”
Seven Dallas-Fort Worth churches host the 12-week CareerSolutions workshops on a
weekly basis. First Baptist Church in Euless (6 p.m. Thursday); First Baptist Church of
Dallas (6 p.m. Tuesday); Valley View Christian Church in North Dallas (6 p.m.
Wednesday); Crossroad Christian Church in Grand Prairie; Christ Chapel Church in Forth
Worth; Turning Point Church in South Fort Worth; and First Baptist Church in Frisco.
Workshops are also held in three other states – Georgia, Michigan and Ohio.
Rawles said the workshops, which usually run two and half hours, are free, however, a $40
donation is requested for the job seeker manual and Rawles’ book, “Finding a Job God’s
Way.” He said, on average, 300 individuals a year visit the workshop.
Job seekers are invited to visit any workshop location; no reservation is needed.
Workshop attendees are diverse in age, education, career level and job status, Rawles
said. Surprisingly, 40 percent of those who take part in the workshop are currently
employed.
“These individuals are being proactive, getting ahead of the curve,” he said.
The organization also hosts Saturday Seminars on various job-related topics, Rawles said.
The half-day seminars are offered every three to four weeks are aimed to help individuals
manage a successful career and life. The workshops cost $50 by preregistration and $80
at the door.
With CareerSolutions, Rawles said he is also reaching out to those who don’t know Jesus
Christ through their struggles to find work. Many opportunities to spread the Gospel have
come Rawles’ way, and it is his duty as a Christian to bring people to Him.
“Finding jobs is our mission, however, at some moments where the ministry has allowed
me to find help people find Christ through their unemployment and underemployment,” he
said. “Through this ministry, we want to be the arms, heart and legs of Christ’s love.”
David Rawles, founder of
CareerSolutions
CareerSolutions
Organization helps individuals earn a competitive edge in the
tough job market
tough job market
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