How do You Gauge a Church’s Health?

Bob FranquizChurch

Since starting Calvary Fellowship almost 10 years ago I have tried to focus on the health of the church rather than only growth. Why? Because all healthy things grow. So if I can lead well, then the natural outflow of that will be a church that's growing and developing as it should.  The question is, what should I focus on? I believe there are 7 pillars that makes a church healthy. I see them like gauges on the dashboard. You check the gauges to make sure the car is running correctly. If the car stalls out, one of those gauges … Read More

Free Tele-Seminar

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I wanted to put this on your radar: On Thursday, August 19th @1PM EST I'm doing a free tele-seminar entitled, "Leadership Essentials".  Here's the seminar description from the www.church-strategies.com site: What does it take to lead well? What are the skills necessary to take your church to the next level? In the world we live in, it is vital to continually learn new skills to meet the leadership challenges we face everyday. This tele-seminar focuses on the 10 most important skills a leader needs.Be warned: There will be no theory taught in this tele-seminar. We will be talking rubber meets the … Read More

Sunday Stuff… (Monday Edition)

Bob FranquizChurch

– Great day at Calvary! – I taught Ephesians 4:17-32. Talked about Rethinking Yourself.  – Most people have a wrong view of themselves and don't see themselves the way God sees them.  – This effects everything they do and where they end up in life.  – The band sounded great.  – This was our last Sunday in Miami Lakes.  – August 15th is our first Sunday all together in Miramar. I'm really looking forward to that.  – I spend 1/2 of the week in Boston attending my cousin's funeral. Very sad situation. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. … Read More

National Expositional Preaching Month

Bob FranquizTeaching

Did you know that August is National Expositional Preaching month? Probably not since I made it up 🙂 But I do want to talk about expositional preaching for the month of August and hopefully influence some Pastors to do some expositional preaching this year.  Here's how I want to encourage you: we're putting every sermon series we've done (most of which are expositional studies of books of the Bible) on sale for 40% off.  Just input the code preaching at checkout. Here's some of what's on sale:  Uncensored: Getting Real with God (The book of Habakkuk) Fuel: The Factors that … Read More

Success according to Marshall Fields…

Bob FranquizLeadership

Marshall Field’s “10 guidelines for success”: 1. Don’t waste time.2. Never give up.3. Don’t be a lazy person.4. Keep things simple.5. Honesty is not just the best policy; it should be your only policy.6. Always show consideration for others.7. Assume responsibility.8. Be careful with your money – and all your other valuable resources (time, goodwill).9. Remain patient at all times.10. Hone your talents and skills.

Sunday Stuff…

Bob FranquizChurch

– Great day at Calvary! – I taught Ephesians 4:7-16. We talked apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor/ teachers and their influence on bringing us to maturity in Christ. – The band did a great job as always.  – Over 90% of people indicated on their connection card that they were making the move to Miramar with us.  – We did a beach baptism today and baptized 21 people! I'm sorry I couldn't be there.  – My cousin has a massive heart attack on Saturday afternoon and died. My dad and I will be headed to Boston later this week for … Read More