Brian Franks, Author at The Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership

The Church and COVID-19

Brian Franks2022-07-11T09:30:49-06:00

This webinar explores the ways the Church can respond to such life-altering and divisive events as COVID-19. Though deeply challenging in many ways, even events like COVID-19 and its fall-out provide the church and God many opportunities to continue the work of the Mission of God. You can register for free to view this webinar at: https://my.artioscollege.org/en/resources/10#resource *This webinar was made possible by donors who recognize the value of this type of resource. To help us continue to make resources like this available, make a donation by clicking here: Give to Artios

The Church and COVID-19Brian Franks2022-07-11T09:30:49-06:00

Jesus’ Secrets to Saving Parents’ Sanity

Brian Franks2022-07-11T09:22:57-06:00

By Amber Riggs Being a parent is intimidating. It isn’t just the funhouse of potty-training, bedtime (why won’t they sleep?!), sibling squabbles, schoolwork, table manners, and housework that threaten my sanity…it’s the knowledge that I have to navigate this maze of mirrors while actually teaching them things. Important things. I have to teach them, these four daughters of mine, not just to master basic life skills, but to follow Jesus without my daily coaching. Oh, and keep them alive. That’s a lot of pressure. Pressure I could easily crack under. Of course, my newsfeed and Google are always faithfully standing by ready to identify [...]

Jesus’ Secrets to Saving Parents’ SanityBrian Franks2022-07-11T09:22:57-06:00

Becoming a Better Christian Leader: My Experience as an Artios Student

Brian Franks2022-07-11T09:19:33-06:00

By Steven Zuraff Do you feel called and want to be a leader and serve your local church and community? Artios Christian College will help you succeed! Hi, my name is Steven, and I’d like to tell you about my experience as a student of Artios Christian College. I started my training by driving with my wife in 2006 to attend a summer session in Denver, CO when it was called Ministerial Training System (MTS). Quite a large number of brothers traveled to Denver for training that summer. My wife served with other ladies in the kitchen of the Denver church preparing [...]

Becoming a Better Christian Leader: My Experience as an Artios StudentBrian Franks2022-07-11T09:19:33-06:00

Why Get Off the Couch and Go To Church?

Brian Franks2022-07-11T09:16:51-06:00

By Loren Gjesdal As a pastor who found it necessary to call a congregation back to church in person after doing church online, I realized that it wasn’t enough to simply say “We’re open, you can come back now.” I realized it was going to be essential to answer the question, “Why?” “Why should I get off my comfortable couch, dress up, drive over, and do the same thing in a pew instead?” The Biblical answer is simple and clear: because you’re needed here! God’s plan is for every member to be a minister. The Reformers called God’s plan the “Priesthood of All [...]

Why Get Off the Couch and Go To Church?Brian Franks2022-07-11T09:16:51-06:00

How Can I Be More Consistent in Reading the Bible Everyday?

Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:03:29-06:00

By Andrew Fernandez BIBLE READING – THE STRUGGLE IS REAL It is easy to neglect our spiritual needs when we feel that all the physical work to be done each day is crying out to us before we even wake up. Let alone all the shows, movies, video games, and tasty social media “chit-chat” to catch up on. We will often choose to sit and think about random facts before we will pick up a Bible and read it. We are a busy people, and when we are not busy, we prefer to be distracted with a million simple pleasures 1. So, [...]

How Can I Be More Consistent in Reading the Bible Everyday?Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:03:29-06:00

What is Your Picture of an Ideal Family?

Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:04:36-06:00

By Loren Gjesdal What is your picture of an ideal family? A “Leave it to Beaver” household of two parents, two kids and a happy resolution to every problem in 30 minutes? Or even more simply, “No muss, no fuss, no drama today, please?” Just what would constitute an ideal family anyway? Is the ideal even possible, and if so, what would we have to do to pursue it? If we could imagine the first family in a world where Adam and Eve never ate from the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil… If they were never evicted from [...]

What is Your Picture of an Ideal Family?Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:04:36-06:00

Influential Faith: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:05:29-06:00

By Amber Mann Riggs As my sighs of longing join in the requiem for a groaning earth, I know I’m not alone. Together, our sighs compose a refrain of a Church who wants our faith to be influential in our culture. Taking in the world around me, I can’t help but dream of being a conduit of healing and change. I see things that aren’t right with the world, and I want to make them right. As a Church, we curate idyllic pictures of a more perfect world and then pour our energy and resources into words, ministries, and social media posts [...]

Influential Faith: What is it and Why Does it Matter?Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:05:29-06:00

Evangelism and Discipleship: Jesus is Not a Used Car

Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:06:15-06:00

By Loren Gjesdal “Let me tell you about the features of this little gem….what would it take to get you in this beauty today?” The traditional car-buying process is almost no one’s idea of a good time. The stereotype is of slick salesmen using high pressure tactics that emphasize benefits, minimizing costs, while pushing for an immediate decision. Some evangelistic techniques have been criticized as little better than selling Jesus like a used car, with the interaction just about as enjoyable for all involved. Is there a better way to think about evangelism other than getting someone to “sign on the dotted line?” [...]

Evangelism and Discipleship: Jesus is Not a Used CarBrian Franks2022-06-30T13:06:15-06:00

Are We Loving Each Other?

Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:07:17-06:00

By Lisa Harp Hinds Are we loving each other? Meeting each other’s needs? How are we modeling Christ? Are we letting fear, frustration, and/or our need for individuality and some measure of control over our own lives get in the way of loving each other? INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HOLY BIBLE God’s Word contains instructions on how we are to treat each other. In Matthew 7:12, Christ Jesus tells us, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” In other words, if we want people to treat us kindly, then we [...]

Are We Loving Each Other?Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:07:17-06:00

Building Beautiful Churches for Jesus

Brian Franks2022-06-30T13:08:09-06:00

By Whaid Rose Building Beautiful Churches for Jesus: Why the post-COVID church must redefine itself and its mission. Once upon a time a local church decided to build larger facilities to accommodate its rapid growth. It was a wealthy church, so it spent lavishly in making sure the new campus was the finest in town. Building program complete, an auspicious dedication event was convened. The keynote speaker was a former senior pastor who had national name recognition, which drew community and media attention. But as he arose to deliver his message, the appearance of a giant hand high above the stage—as [...]

Building Beautiful Churches for JesusBrian Franks2022-06-30T13:08:09-06:00

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