August 07, 2025

Building Strong Community Partnerships with Larry Franks | Season 6, Ep. 10 | The FP Podcast |

33 minutes

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.

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