Expo ’05 Review

Bob FranquizChurch

I just got back from Expo ’05.  Let’s just say that mentally I’m wiped out.  But I was totally challenged by everything that was shared.  Let me give you a basic breakdown of what stuck out in each main session:  Session 1 – Andy Stanley: Even though I’m the president of the Andy Stanley Fan Club, let me say that he was amazing!  The guy just rocks my world every time I hear him.  He hammered the point home that people give to vision.  But people want to see the vision, but just hear words.  So the key is, how … Read More

I’m going to Expo ’05

Bob FranquizChurch

Tomorrow I’m heading to Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (My old stomping grounds) for the day to attend the Exponential ’05 conference that Generous Giving puts on.  The speakers are: Bob Coy, Michael Easley, Charles Stanley, and Andy Stanley.  It’s going to be great.  I’m looking forward to learning a great deal and I’m excited because this is so close.  I usually have to fly someone somewhere to go to a good conference, but this is only an hour away.      

A New Chapter

Bob FranquizChurch

This Sunday (9/18) is our 5-year anniversary as a church. It’s amazing how fast the time goes. We’re going to 2 services (9:30 & 11:00) and we’re looking forward to what’s in store. I don’t know if I still qualify as a church planter, but I still feel like one. I’ve learned so much over the last 5 years and I still feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. Some days I can’t tell if everything is coming together or coming apart. Sometimes I feel that at the same time…

Great Thoughts on Church Planting by Andy Stanley

Bob FranquizChurch

I don’t know if you’ve been following the latest new trend in the blogging world, the "Pirate Blog."  But Andy Stanley’s comments about church world have been amazing.  I’ve copied (without permission, but I hope it’s OK) his thoughts on what a church’s optimal size should be & what church planters should focus on… On a church’s optimal size: "As to the optimal church size… I pretty much agree with what everyone has written. In fact, our answer to that question may seem a bit…simplistic… compared to previous entries. Our theory is that a church should be allowed or encouraged … Read More

My Big Announcement

Bob FranquizChurch

After 9 months of writing and hard work, next week my book, Elements will be released.  Bob Coy, Senior Pastor of Calvay Chapel of Fort Lauderdale was kind enough to write the foreword.  The book is a look at the life of John the Baptist and…well, I’ll let you read it for yourself.  Check out my other site, www.fuelmg.com and you can read the introduction to the book.

Name that Movie

Bob FranquizUncategorized

(Remember, no Googling other outside resources) “Looking good Billy Ray!” “Feeling good, Louis!” Enjoy…

Pirate Blogging

Bob FranquizUncategorized

Have you ever posted on your blog and as people posted their comments, an entirely different conversation emerges?  It happens and I’ve given it a title:  Pirate Blogging.  I think this is what’s happening on the blog that Andy Stanley is posting on.  It’s awesome!  He gets to ask questions, get responses, but he doesn’t have to pay Typepad a thing!  I’m ready to subscribe with Bloglines to this kid’s blog just to read Andy’s pirate blog.  "Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me…" 

Fan Club Button

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I’d like to thank Mark, our worship/ Youth Pastor for designing our official fan club button. You can download it and wear it with pride. We are still taking fan club memberships (Please note there are no benefits to joining. Only the feeling of being in a cool club – It’s kind of like the Kiss army).

Andy Stanley Fanclub!

Bob FranquizUncategorized

In light of Andy’s recent hilarious remarks about people talking smack about Northpoint, I’ve decided to start the Andy Stanley fan club.  Since I am the only member at this point, I will elect myself the president.   Seriously, I am a huge Andy/ Northpoint fan, and I love the fact that Andy is reading a blog from this obscure guy who’s going to school.  It just rocks!  Membership is free and there are no benefits.  Sign up now!   

Top Mistakes Part 18

Bob FranquizLeadership

#18 – I made one bad hiring decision…and it cost me I don’t mean to sound like an alarmist, but when you are just beginning to add staff, make sure you are hiring the right person. I know they seem like a nice person, they probably are. But that doesn’t mean they really understand your vision. They might be faithful and really love God, but they may not be able to handle the inner workings of church. I have a friend that works at Disney World and he told me one of the hardest things was seeing Mickey Mouse without … Read More