RICK WEBB FAMILY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ENERGIZE MINISTRIES

September 17, 2014 – The Rick Webb Family is proud to announce a partnership with Energize Ministries, based in Winston-Salem, NC.

The organization provides encouragement and refreshment to local church pastors through counseling, unique retreats and ongoing accountability services. The Rick Webb Family will perform special benefit concerts throughout the year and provide exposure to the ministry through their yearly concert schedule.

The first concert is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Christ Wesleyan Church in Winston-Salem, NC at7:00 PM.

The Rick Webb Family is known for loving pastors and the local church so this partnership is a natural fit. “So many pastors and their families have nowhere to turn when they face discouragement,” says Rick Webb. “They give out so much every single day, and many times they have no one pouring into their lives and the lives of their families. Energize Ministries does just that and our family is proud to partner with them to help the families of the local church pastor.”

The Rick Webb Family is celebrating 30 years in music ministry. The group is known for their musical excellence and strong biblically based programs. They have appeared at some of the largest churches in America and alongside giants of the faith such as Dr. Charles Stanley, Dr. Charles Colson, Dr. David Jeremiah and Dr. D. James Kennedy – just to name a few.

Their latest project Committed to the Call is available from Song Garden Music Group.

For more information on Energize Ministries, visitwww.energizeministries.com.

For more information on The Rick Webb Family, visit www.rickwebbfamilymusic.com.

Actor/entertainer Randall Franks finds Encouragement in the focus of latest book

Randall Franks signs his new book
 "Encouragers I :  Finding the Light"
for avid reader Kathy Liner at a book signing
 at the Ringgold Depot in Ringgold, Ga. 

 Author/actor Randall Franks said he seeks to inspire others to find the encourager within through his latest book series – Encouragers.

The first of the series “Encouragers I : Finding the Light” released this month worldwide from Peach Picked Publishing shares 49 stories of actors, musicians and everyday folks who played a role in his early life.

“God blessed me with so many opportunities allowing me to perform for millions around the world, appear for the Grand Ole Opry and star on two American television networks,” Franks said. “Those doors were opened to me because people from all walks of life took the time to encourage me from young age. Even when there was no indication of what my talents would be and where they could lead, encouragers were already sharing their light with me.”

The first volume of the series highlights performers such as WSB Barndance stars Cotton and Jane Carrier and Grand Ole Opry star Bashful Brother Oswald; American icon Bob Hope and “Gunsmoke” legend Ken Curtis; country music masters Bill Monroe and Johnny Cash; bluegrass hall of famers Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and “The Andy Griffith Show” star Doug Dillard; and heralded gospel music performers the Marksmen Quartet, the Lewis Family and Jeff & Sheri Easter.

Franks said individuals sharing their light is what he hopes will come as people read his book which features narratives about and interviews with those who helped shape his life and career.

“Early in life our families help to shape who we are but soon others reach out to make a difference that sometimes can simply be in passing or can be more substantial over time, but no matter how in depth, the smallest encouragement can change the direction of someone’s life when it is needed the most,” he said.

Franks, who is best known as “Officer Randy Goode” from the TV series “In the Heat of the Night,” starred in three series and 14 films. He became a country music personality as a youth beginning appearances at major country, folk, bluegrass and gospel events such as Country Music Association Fan Fair, National Folk Festival, National Quartet Convention, National Black Arts Festival and for the Grand Ole Opry. With 19 career albums in four genres, he has performed to over 145 million fans around the world. Musically, he is recognized as an International Bluegrass Music Museum Legend and Independent Country Music Hall of Fame member. He is a syndicated columnist featured in newspapers across the Southeast and Midwestern U.S.

"Encouragers I : Finding the Light" is the latest book
 from actor/ bluegrass artist Randall Franks
 featuring celebrity stories, photos and recipes. 

The 364-page book includes over 260 photos including 149 special Moments in Time photos featuring over 100 stars from Garth Brooks to Marty Stuart, Loretta Lynn to Alison Krauss from Randall’s personal collection and 49 celebrity, family and friend recipes.

The book is available online at http://randallfranks.com/ for $25 including postage and handling and through book outlets around the world.  Fans may also like the series on and learn more on the Encouragers I, II and III Facebook page.

Bluegrass artists featured in Encouragers I: Country Boys, Cox Family, David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Dillards, Doodle and the Golden River Grass, Elaine and Shorty Eager, Lester Flatt, Josh Graves, Earl Scruggs, Curly Seckler, and Gary Waldrep.

Gospel artists featured in Encouragers I: Jeff and Sheri Easter, Jerry Goff, Little Jan Buckner-Goff, Vestal Goodman, Jake Hess, Isaacs, Lewis Family, Little Roy Lewis, Marksmen Quartet, McKameys, Morris Brothers, Perrys and the Primitive Quartet.

Country and pop artists featured in Encouragers I: James “Goober” Buchanan, Cotton and Jane Carrier, James and Martha Carson, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Curly Fox, Pee Wee King, Charlie Louvin, Bill Lowery, Bashful Brother Oswald, and Elvis Presley.

TV and film personalities featured in Encouragers I: Stringbean Akeman, Bing Crosby, Ken Curtis, Doug Dillard, Donna Douglas, Ronnie Claire Edwards, Bob Hope, Hugh Jarrett, and Gisele MacKenzie.