In a world filled with stress and pressure to perform, anxiety about cultural expectations, and depression from being isolated to a screen, the culture in America is killing our teenagers from the inside out. Our purpose is to provide hope and inspiration by taking the Hope of Christ to Every Student. We want to provide teens a place to belong, opportunities to make a positive difference, and bring life-changing transformation to their life and to those around them. It is our core focus to help 300,000 students in 4,650 different schools experience the hope of Christ by December 31, 2023.
This podcast is part of our strategy to get the word out to the believers of Jesus in the United States to help encourage, equip and empower the Christian students to share their hope in Christ with their peers. If you are someone who wants to bring the light of Jesus into the lives of teenagers, then you are in the right place! Listen in and join the movement today!
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In a world filled with stress and pressure to perform, anxiety about cultural expectations, and depression from being isolated to a screen, the culture in America is killing our teenagers from the inside out. Our purpose is to provide hope and inspiration by taking the Hope of Christ to Every Student. We want to provide teens a place to belong, opportunities to make a positive difference, and bring life-changing transformation to their life and to those around them. It is our core focus to help 300,000 students in 4,650 different schools experience the hope of Christ by December 31, 2023.
This podcast is part of our strategy to get the word out to the believers of Jesus in the United States to help encourage, equip and empower the Christian students to share their hope in Christ with their peers. If you are someone who wants to bring the light of Jesus into the lives of teenagers, then you are in the right place! Listen in and join the movement today!
Building Strong Community Partnerships with Larry Franks | Season 6, Ep. 10 | The FP Podcast |
The First Priority Podcast
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2 months ago
Building Strong Community Partnerships with Larry Franks | Season 6, Ep. 10 | The FP Podcast |
This week, we’re joined by the man, the myth, the legend himself: Larry Franks! With 15 years of experience with First Priority in Decatur, Alabama, Larry brings the wisdom, humor, and straight-up practical advice you didn’t know you needed.
From business partnerships to local church collaboration, Larry breaks down how to build authentic, mutually beneficial community connections that fuel your mission without sacrificing your values. Whether you're trying to get into schools, connect with donors, or just figure out where to start, this episode is packed with real talk and real help.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🔹 Why ministry outside the walls matters.🔹 How to partner with chambers, rotary clubs, and local businesses.🔹 Ways to create win-win relationships without always leading with money.🔹 Common partnership mistakes + how to avoid them.🔹 Super practical ideas: ribbon cuttings, mentorships, interns, in-kind donations, and more.🔹 Why relationships are the actual special sauce.🔹 Encouragement for staying faithful when things feel slow.
Connect with Larry:📍 Follow First Priority Decatur on socials! @fpdecatural.
Subscribe + Share:If this episode encouraged you, share it with your team or another ministry leader. And don’t forget to subscribe for more practical episodes!
🎧 Taking the hope of Christ to every student!
The First Priority Podcast
In a world filled with stress and pressure to perform, anxiety about cultural expectations, and depression from being isolated to a screen, the culture in America is killing our teenagers from the inside out. Our purpose is to provide hope and inspiration by taking the Hope of Christ to Every Student. We want to provide teens a place to belong, opportunities to make a positive difference, and bring life-changing transformation to their life and to those around them. It is our core focus to help 300,000 students in 4,650 different schools experience the hope of Christ by December 31, 2023.
This podcast is part of our strategy to get the word out to the believers of Jesus in the United States to help encourage, equip and empower the Christian students to share their hope in Christ with their peers. If you are someone who wants to bring the light of Jesus into the lives of teenagers, then you are in the right place! Listen in and join the movement today!
