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 Mission & History 

 

 

Family Word Fellowship is a contemporary and diverse Christian church that has been serving Fresno since 2002. We are non-denominational and known for our commitment to cultivating successful families, relevant teaching, desire to serve, and welcoming environment. Bruce and Tonya Franklin are the lead and founding pastors of FWF. Together we are excited to be the arms of God and set the youth on fire with a passion for living for Christ and serving others.​

      Who We Are      

  • A place you can be understood, no matter your past or current struggles

  • This is the best environment to grow beyond yourself and display God's love

  • Our intentional focus on Christ unites us. We are free to share our differences without fear of judgement or disunity

  • You don't have to "clean up" first before approaching God. All of us are imperfect and can relate. 

  • We own our failures and seek to continously become more like Christ- individually and as a church

  • We invest in people so that they can be a blessing to others

  • We're practical, accessible, and real 

  • We are a family where everyone's contributions are needed and valued

  • We place a priority on children and youth- it's what our vision is all about

        Our Pastors       

​​Bruce & Tonya Franklin are the Lead Pastors of Family-Word Fellowship Church. They started FWF over a decade with less than 10 people. FWF is a friendly and racially diverse church known for its strong commitment to families, Fresno’s youth and ensuring it’s known that the Gospel message is about relationship, not religion.

 

Bruce & Tonya teach relationship seminars, host parenting groups and are committed to healthy marriages. Tonya is passionate about young women knowing their worth in Christ. Bruce is devoted to helping people discover their potential and live a life of purpose.They believe us all to be disciples in our own great capacity; and have made it their mission to help us fulfill our purpose.

 

Pastor Bruce speaks on various subjects including genuine faith, healthy relationships, leadership and grace. His humorous and relevant teaching style enables him to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.

 

A social worker & Dr. Mom by trade, Tonya loves to use her gifts for the glory of God. Through the L.O.V.E. (Ladies of Virtue & Excellence) ministry she empowers women to tap into God, care for their children, and give to their communities.

 

With several books in the works, Bruce is firmly planted in teaching God’s love to the world over. With a profound understanding of Biblical text, and enduring life’s challenges and triumphs, he teaches from a place of compassion and authenticity.

 

Bruce and Tonya have been married for 34 years. They have 4 adult children, and 8 grandchildren, all of whom they adore.

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