Author: Danny

Important Stuff I’ve Learned This Week…

Important Stuff I’ve Learned This Week…

It’s hyperlink Friday. Click ’em if you got ’em! When a guy has to ditch lunch plans at your favorite Chinese joint because he has a stomach bug, it’s best to take his word for...

Playing the Field

Playing the Field

I had a great conversation with a friend and fellow staff member earlier this week.  She reminded me that part of the job of a pastor is to reject the idea of promoting one ministry...

An Interview With… (part two)

An Interview With… (part two)

Connections Pastor Danny Franks recently caught up with Brier Creek AM’s new Campus Pastor, Danny Franks.  We asked Danny to take a few minutes and explain exactly what this transition means.  You can read part one...

An Interview With…

An Interview With…

Connections Pastor Danny Franks recently caught up with Brier Creek AM’s new Campus Pastor, Danny Franks.  We asked Danny to take a few minutes and explain exactly what this transition means. Danny: Danny, thanks for...

Roundabout Living

Yesterday on the commute to work, I heard a story on the radio about a German woman who got stuck in a roundabout, which is a transportation term that literally means, “Our city is too...

Where Did THAT Come From?

Where Did THAT Come From?

If you’re not familiar with the Christian term known as apologetics, siddown whilst Uncle Danny schools ya… “Apologetics” is defined as the thoughtful, thorough defense of Christian beliefs and doctrine, often in the face of...

Directory Persistence

Directory Persistence

The scene: Highway 15-501 South; I am in my car on the cell phone, trying to compare prices on getting the tank for the gas grill filled, because yes, I’m just that cheap. Audio-Animatronic Operator...

Stop Being a Lousy Parent

Stop Being a Lousy Parent

As was mentioned here last week, on Saturday morning at the Nexus Project I led a breakout session for parents.  We had around 25 parents that showed up on a weekend when (a) they had...

Clayton King ≠ South African Leader

Clayton King ≠ South African Leader

Yesterday my family and I had the privilege of going to lunch with Gaston and his family and Clayton King, who headlined this weekend’s Nexus Project and spoke at the Summit on Sunday morning. As...

Ask the CP: Daylight Savings Time

Ask the CP: Daylight Savings Time

Dear Connections Pastor: Can you explain Daylight Savings Time to me, the general public?  What is it?  Why do we need it?  Could we live without it? Signed, Springing Forward in Fuquay   Dear Springing:...