Joseph A. Franks IV Horizon Church Greenville, SC www.horizonchurch.org josephafranksiv@gmail.com M.Div. Knox Theological Seminary Th.M. Westminster Theological Seminary
Mark tells us of a man with bold problems. He is a troubled fellow with a most serious physical disability. He is paralyzed and has lost the use of his limbs. He cannot transport himself about. In order to go from one place to another, he must be carried by friends. He must surely have … More Not Avoiding Conflict At All Costs
Church leaders, must we be in total control? Do we FEAR what might happen if we were to let go of our authoritarian, top-down, manipulative, and managerial control and instead influenced those on our ministerial teams with a much looser grasp? Well my friends, our FEAR comes with a great cost. Our FEAR causes us … More The Cost of Fear
This Sunday, I get the privilege of preaching for my friend, Joel Acevedo. He is the minister of the Hispanic congregation of Briarwood Presbyterian Church who has been leading his people through the book of 1 Peter. They have been working through the topic of Christ and Suffering. In studying for my upcoming sermon, I … More Low Heat
Unfathomable Grace 