Interview: The Measure of Our Success

Bob FranquizBooks

This is an interview that I did with my friend Shawn Lovejoy on the release of his new book, “The Measure of our Success”. This is a great book that pastors need to get their hands on. Bob: Shawn, you’ve been a blogger for a long time…why a book? Why now? Shawn: Well, believe it or not, I don’t love to write. I just feel passionate about some things and that drives my laptop keyboard at times. I must say, though, that I just felt compelled by God to write this book. That’s the only thing that would move me … Read More

How to Be the Brad Pitt of Church Leadership

Bob FranquizLeadership

One of my favorite books is “Moneyball” by Michael Lewis. It’s about how the Oakland A’s consistently make it into the post-season, yet they spend a fraction of the cost that a team like the Yankees spend. They recently made a movie about it starring Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, the General Manager of the A’s, who is the mastermind behind the team’s success. So what’s the secret to the team’s success and what does it have to do with church leadership? The A’s found that investing in their farm system allowed them to be competitive and it kept their … Read More