This time next month (January 2012) my new book "THE BLESSEDNESS OF BROKENNESS" is scheduled to be released. It is such an honor to finally share it with folks across America and I'm honored and humbled to have some AMAZING authors and friends who contributed to share their broken seasons. Intentionally or subliminally we think [...]
(PRESS PAUSE on far right video of Frank preaching at Truett-McConell College to enjoy interview) Two months ago, it was a HUGE honor for me to re-connect with one of the men that I admire most - William Franklin Graham IV. Will is Dr Billy Graham's grandson and son to Franklin Graham. Will graciously spent [...]
It was my privilege to return yesterday to the great First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD and worship the Lord. Dr John K Jenkins, senior pastor of the 11,000 member church is passionate about making dynamic disciples for JESUS. He is the brother-in-law to one of my best friends, Stevie Prather and [...]
Pastor Mark Batterson is a Godly genius, gifted author and also a receipient of God's great grace. He has a hunger to reach his city for God and travels the globe pointing people far from Jesus to a personal relationship with Him. Mark is the Lead Pastor of National Community Church in our Nation's Capital [...]
Evangelist Felix Snipes graduated and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2010. My wife, Ruth and I were having dinner at the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists Hall of Faith Banquet in Orlando, FL this weekend when I got the news that my friend, Felix died. I knew that he had [...]
Michael Tait is a product of Washington, DC and today, one of the most celebrated musicians in Christian music. His father was a pastor for 50 years in our Nation's Capital and his sister, Lynda Tait Randle is a featured artist/singer with Bill & Gloria on the GAITHER HOMECOMING TOUR. They say lightening doesn't strike [...]
Clay Crosse is an amazing man. Not just because he has TEN Number One hits over the years but because he is authentic, transparent and best of all forgiven. His hit songs include: "I Surrender All" and a host of others dominated the radio airwaves during the 1990's and early 2000. It was my pleasure [...]
One of my favorite friends & singers in the world is AYIESHA WOODS. She is amazing and her smash hits "HAPPY," "BIG ENOUGH" and "LOVE LIKE THIS" have blessed me untold times. Ayiesha sang at my Celebrate Jesus! Texas Crusade in July 2007. We rented out the Arlington Convention Center (near Dallas) and I invited [...]
Tony Nolan is one of the most gifted preachers of the Gospel that I know. He is former Student Minister at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA and he stepped out "by faith" to speak to hundreds of thousands of people annually. The beauty about that transition is that Tony didn't see all those open [...]
It is hard to believe but it was 32 years ago today, that I heard the horrible news that "ELVIS PRESLEY is dead." It was August 16, 1977 and my five years old ears had just got word that my hero was dead. My parents had taken me to see Elvis "IN CONCERT" not once [...]
One of my favorite Christian singers of all-time is multiple Dove Award Winner - NICOLE C MULLEN. Her smash hits: "Redeemer," "I AM," and "When I Call on Jesus" have ministered to millions and her tracks exalt Christ while breaking down barriers. It was my pleasure to meet her on the PRAISEFEST "Cruise with a [...]
It was my pleasure to preach at a "CASTING CROWNS" concert in 2005, in Manassas, Virginia at a large church. It was a Youth Evangelism Rally and Duffy Robbins and I, were the two invited guests and I had the pleasure to preach both Friday night at the CC Concert and Saturday morning on the [...]
This month marks the 30th anniversary of my accepting Jesus as my Lord & Savior. Outside of prayer and reading God's Word daily and applying it to my life (outside of God's great grace) I believe "PERSEVERANCE" has aided me more in my walk with Christ than any other element. Christianity is not a spectator's [...]
My mom always said: "God looks after good people and dummies." She said: "Frankie, I don't know what camp you fall under but God is sure looking after you!" The truth is God loves and looks after all people and those that know me would attest that I am a "glorified goof ball." Long ago, [...]
God gave me a phrase years ago that we have coined now in Christian circulation: "The GREATS are GRACIOUS." My guests today are two of the nicest people on the planet. Aaron & Amanda Crabb are fellow servants of the Gospel, children of the Most High God, an encouragement to many and somehow a [...]
Considered the "Clown of Basketball" - Legend and Hall of Famer Meadowlark Lemon has been delighting audiences for over five decades. Today, Meadowlark is an ordained minister and evangelist. Truly, a man among boys his basketball & Bible have carried him to over 150 countries bringing hope, humor and now Heaven to the masses. [...]
Nikita Koloff - "The Russian Nightmare" is the "FIVE Time World Wrestling Champion" and bowed his knee and gave his heart to Jesus Christ. Today, he is one of the most powerful preachers and evangelists that I know. He serves on the Advisory Board of www.PraisefestMinistries.com with me and he is a dear friend, brother [...]
Dr Caner is President of Seminary @ Liberty University. He is a former Muslim, powerful preacher and a dear friend in Christ. Ergun can flat out preach. This dude could preach the "paint off the wall." For the past two years, we have been blessed to minister together in Bahamas with Praisefest Ministries - [...]
[/caption] Lex Luger - "THE TOTAL PACKAGE" former Wrestling World Champion was actually the missing package until he accepted Jesus as his Lord & Savior. Today, by the grace of God - Lex, is now the "COMPLETE PACKAGE." Enjoy! God bless & go with God.
Friends, please keep me in prayer. In the next seven days I am scheduled to preach NINE times! Yesterday, (Sunday, April 26), I preached twice (AM & PM) at Oxon Hill Baptist Church to "kick off" their five service, four day revival. My daughter, HANNAH GRACE SHELTON had her 9th birthday on Sunday sandwiched between [...]
