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Twenty-five.

9,131. That’s the number of days that occur in a quarter of a century. 9,131. That’s 25 years x 365 days per year, + six leap days. 9,131. That’s the number of days since a way-too-young...

A Tale of Two Post Offices

The United States Postal Service has taken some significant hits over the years. Rising expenses and dropping income, the delicate balance between not-really-a-government-agency and definitely-a-government-agency, the rise of email and the death of first class...

Flashback Friday: Let It Breathe

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   At my core, I naturally drift to being a micromanager. I like...

Thursday Three For All: Books, More Books, and Gorillas

It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...

Passion Community Church (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Each month, we revisit a series of posts called Guest Services Road Trip. We’ll travel the country from the comforts of our couches, interviewing leaders who are in the trenches of ministry. Do you have an idea for GSRT...

“May We Glorify You Through Our Spreadsheets”

Last week as our staff team came back together for the first day of 2018, we had much to celebrate: over 14,000 in attendance at Christmas at DPAC 2017, over $34,000 raised for NeighborHealth Center,...

Guest Services Workshop: Central Florida Edition

Florida friends, I’m heading your way. Next month I’ll be in Orlando leading a Guest Services Workshop, and I’d like for you to join me. The event will be hosted by Grace Alive Church and...

Merry Christmas from the Franks Family!

Thank you for being a reader in 2017. I’m taking a brief blogging break through the end of year, but I’ll be back on the flippity flip in 2018. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Christmas at DPAC: Day One

Christmas came early to downtown Durham last night. 2,600 in attendance at the first service. 311 volunteers. All heard the gospel clearly presented amidst the sights and sounds of the season. Here are a few...

Flashback Friday: I’m With Joe

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   I’ve been thinking a lot about Joseph this season. You know…Joseph of...

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