Know your Numbers

Bob FranquizChurch

Most leaders know some of the numbers – i.e. attendance, how many got saved on Sunday, the offering, etc… But what we can forget as leaders is the relationship that all of these numbers have to each other.  Here's what I mean:  How many first time guests did you have on Sunday? That number speaks to your outreach. Let's say you had 10 second time guests this past Sunday. The number that come back speaks to your assimilation rate.  How many of those guests actually stick in your church? That speaks to the strength of your discipleship systems, teaching, and membership … Read More

Careful the Culture You Create

Bob FranquizChurch

Church planters – when you're starting your church, you're creating a culture, whether you realize it or not. The language you use, the stories you tell, the pictures you paint of the future, the things you place emphasis on – all of it is creating the culture of your church.  Here's why it's important to realize this: because sometimes we can create a culture we don't want without even realizing it.  – "We start a few minutes late because people are always running late." Do that and you're rewarding bad behavior. Start on time and reward those who are punctual.  … Read More

Sunday Stuff

Bob FranquizChurch

– Awesome day at Calvary!  – We did 1 combined service today and it was great!  – I love doing combined services on days that are generally low attended. It turns a low day into a win for the church.  – I taught a prophecy update from Ezekiel 38. Lots of excitement about the message – I normally teach for 40-45 minutes. Today I taught for over 75 minutes :)  – The amazing part is that no one moved. People were really into the message. – Next week we're kicking off a topical series called "The Blessed Life". I'm really … Read More