http://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusaChurches of the USA ShowenBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMTReligionBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/12a5e5e4-dbf6-49c7-a986-7342202c580d_blogtalkradioprofilechurch.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusaChurches of the USA Showfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comreligion,independent christian churches,florida christian church,florida christian churches,anchor christian church,bradenton christian churches,central christian church,christian church,first christian church,florida churchChurches of the USA ShownoChurches of the USA Showepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/11/11/central-christian-church-with-rich-franzReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/11/11/central-christian-church-with-rich-franz/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/11/11/central-christian-church-with-rich-franzTue, 11 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMTCentral Christian Church with Rich FranzChurches of the USA welcomes Rich Franz, Preaching Minister at Central Christian Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church. Listen in as he shares the church history, worship style, congregation makeup, youth groups, and kids’ programs. Rich came to Central Christian Church in February of 2009. He attended Florida Christian College (now Johnson University Florida) where he graduated in 1993. He has a passion for teaching the Word and being involved in missions. Rich and his wife Alisa have two teenage children who keep their life very active outside of ministry. When not involved in ministry activities, Rich enjoys some relaxing time while fishing. Since coming to the Lord in his high school years, Rich has had a passion for students and children and believes these ministries to be the most important ministries for the future of the church. Central is involved in mentoring young people to be leaders of God’s church today. Check out the Central Christian Church website. Visit our Churches of the USA website. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. 00:25:00Churches of the USA ShownoCentral Christian Church,Rich Franz,Independent Christian Church,Florida Christian Church,Churches of the USAChurches of the USA welcomes Rich Franz, Preaching Minister at Central Christian Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to talk about anything and everything abouthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/10/28/westport-christian-church-with-thomas-laneReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/10/28/westport-christian-church-with-thomas-lane/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/10/28/westport-christian-church-with-thomas-laneTue, 28 Oct 2014 15:00:00 GMTWestport Christian Church with Thomas LaneChurches of the USA welcomes Thomas K. Lane, Minister at Westport Christian Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church. Listen in as he shares the church history, worship style, congregation makeup, youth groups, and kids’ programs. Born Thomas Kelvin Lane, to Thomas I Lane and Betty J Lane, on May 28 1954 at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Raised in the Christian Church, Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, also known as the Restoration Movement. Christians in this fellowship were often referred to as “Campbellites” during the 19th Century, in reference to Thomas and Alexander Campbell, founders and leaders of this movement, a part of what is also known as the Second Great Awakening. Early years in Michigan, within 100 miles of Detroit.Went away to attend Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Missouri.Graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Sacred Literature, moved to Central Illinois, married and started a family.Ministered to congregations in Champaign, Illinois and Princeton, Kentucky.After 10 years in paid ministry, left the located ministry to concentrate on family.Discovered an aptitude for computer and IT work – working in various retail stores, teaching in the local community college, and finally concentrating on IT Consulting and Technician jobs as both employee and contractor.Worked as an IT contractor in the Treasure Coast/West Palm Beach area.Worshipped and fellowshipped with the congregation at Westport Christian Church in Port St Lucie, Florida. In June 2014, was asked by the elders to take the minister’s position at Westport upon the retirement of the minister, George Randolph. Stepped back into the paid/located ministry as of July 1, 2014. 00:21:00Churches of the USA ShownoWestport Christian Church,Thomas Lane,Independent Christian Churches,Florida Christian Church,Churches of the USAChurches of the USA welcomes Thomas K. Lane, Minister at Westport Christian Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/10/16/first-christian-church-with-gary-coxReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/10/16/first-christian-church-with-gary-cox/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/10/16/first-christian-church-with-gary-coxThu, 16 Oct 2014 15:00:00 GMTFirst Christian Church with Gary CoxChurches of the USA welcomes Gary Cox, Senior Pastor at First Christian Church in Fort Myers, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church. Listen in as he shares the church history, worship style, congregation makeup, youth groups, and kids’ program. Gary was born in Kentucky. He went to Seminary in Cincinnati. He met his wife at his first ministry in Cleaves, Ohio. Gary and Linda have been married for 36 years, have three children and six grandchildren. Gary had Worship and Youth ministries in Kentucky and Indiana before moving to Fort Myers in 1989. He has led in several roles at First Christian. He was the Discipleship Pastor, the Small Groups Pastor, and the Children’s Pastor before being asked to be the Senior Preaching Pastor in 1995. Gary’s passion is people. His hobbies are anything that you can do with other people. He loves adventure and has driven tanks, sky dived, been on a cattle drive, participated in triathlons, built schools and churches in Africa, Russia, Honduras, and Dominican Republic. His life verse? Philippians 1:27 – “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Follow Gary on Facebook and Twitter. Check out the First Christian Church of Fort Myers website. Visit our Churches of the USA website. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. 00:23:00Churches of the USA ShownoFirst Christian Church,Gary Cox,Independent Christian Churches,Fort Myers Christian Churches,Florida Christian ChurchesChurches of the USA welcomes Gary Cox, Senior Pastor at First Christian Church in Fort Myers, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church. Lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/09/25/westside-christian-church-with-tim-boydReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/09/25/westside-christian-church-with-tim-boyd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/09/25/westside-christian-church-with-tim-boydThu, 25 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMTWestside Christian Church with Tim Boyd Churches of the USA welcomes Tim Boyd, Lead Pastor of Westside Christian Church in Bradenton, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church. Listen in as he shares the church history, worship style, congregation makeup, youth groups, and kids’ program. Tim is also Vice President of the Manatee County Minister’s Association. He is a graduate of Nebraska Christian College and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies from Lincoln Christian Seminary. He has been married to his beautiful wife Mindy for 14 years and they have 4 kids. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out the Westside Christian Church’s website. Visit our Churches of the USA website. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. 00:21:00Churches of the USA ShownoWestside Christian Church,Tim Boyd,Florida Christian Churches,Bradenton Christian Churches,Independent Christian ChurchesChurches of the USA welcomes Tim Boyd, Lead Pastor of Westside Christian Church in Bradenton, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/09/18/union-park-christian-church-with-thomas-hensleyReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/09/18/union-park-christian-church-with-thomas-hensley/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/09/18/union-park-christian-church-with-thomas-hensleyThu, 18 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMTUnion Park Christian Church with Thomas HensleyChurches of the USA welcomes Thomas Hensley, Pastor at Union Park Christian Church in Orlando, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church. Listen in as he shares the church history, worship style, congregation makeup, youth groups, and kids’ program. Tom hails from Kentucky, a graduate of Kentucky Christian College and Huntington College. He has held ministries in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia and Florida. He has been preaching at Union Park Christian in Orlando for almost 20 years. He and his wife, Marge, just celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on September 12th. They have three grown children who live in Florida, Ohio and South Carolina, respectively. Tom has written a book for young ministers on how to prepare and conduct a funeral, published by Amazon and is entitled: The Evolution of a Eulogist. Check out the Union Park Church’s website. The past 4 weeks of sermons are posted for listening and previous messages are available on Sermon Cloud. Visit our Churches of the USA website. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. 00:17:00Churches of the USA ShownoUnion Park Christian Church,Thomas Hensley,Florida Christian Churches,Orlando Christian ChurchesChurches of the USA welcomes Thomas Hensley, Pastor at Union Park Christian Church in Orlando, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/08/28/anchor-christian-church-with-jeff-chitwoodReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/08/28/anchor-christian-church-with-jeff-chitwood/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchesoftheusa/2014/08/28/anchor-christian-church-with-jeff-chitwoodThu, 28 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMTAnchor Christian Church with Jeff ChitwoodChurches of the USA welcomes Jeff Chitwood, Senior Minister at Anchor Christian Church in Bonita Springs, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about the church. Listen in as he shares the church history, worship style, congregation makeup, youth groups, and kids’ program. Jeff has been the Senior Minister at the Anchor Christian Church since May 2010. He earned his degree in Bachelor of Arts in Ministry at the Lincoln Christian College in 1980. In 1987, he completed his Master of Divinity in New Testament Degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, IL. Currently, he also serves as Chair of Partnership Team for Northpointe Christian Church in Providence, RI. Check out the Anchor Christian Church website. Visit our Churches of the USA website. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. 00:23:00Churches of the USA ShownoAnchor Christian Church,Jeff Chitwood,Christian Church,Florida Church,Bonita Springs ChurchChurches of the USA welcomes Jeff Chitwood, Senior Minister at Anchor Christian Church in Bonita Springs, Florida, to talk about anything and everything about t