Chasing Francis

Book Description

When a successful megachurch pastor's world crumbles beneath him, he discovers that sometimes losing everything becomes the path to finding what truly matters.

Chase Falson once commanded a thriving congregation and preached with unwavering certainty. Now he faces a devastating crisis that has shattered his beliefs about God, scripture, and the very foundation of his evangelical faith. As his spiritual foundation collapses, church leadership sends him into exile with a simple directive: go as far away as possible to sort out his turmoil.

This directive leads Chase to Italy, where an unexpected encounter with a community of Franciscan friars opens a doorway to profound transformation. Walking in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi, Chase begins to explore a radically different approach to faith—one rooted in simplicity, authenticity, and genuine love rather than institutional success and doctrinal certainty.

Through his journey across the Italian countryside, Chase grapples with fundamental questions about belief, purpose, and what it truly means to follow a spiritual path. The friars become his unlikely guides, offering wisdom that challenges everything he thought he knew about religious life and divine connection.

This compelling narrative weaves together personal crisis and spiritual discovery, showing how sometimes our greatest breakdowns become breakthroughs. The story includes a practical pilgrim's guide, inviting readers to embark on their own transformative journey of faith and self-discovery.