Frankie Rodriguez
GRIP The School Coordinator
Frankie Rodriguez was born and raised in Chicago. He lost his father at the age of 8 and was raised by his mother Liz Rodriguez. In 1999, he walked through the front doors of SLAM as a freshman in High School. In the summer of 2000 Frankie gave his life to Jesus Christ. At the age of 19 he served as a Head Coach at SLAM.
In October of 2006 he felt the Lord calling him to fulltime ministry. Frankie is our first apprentice and is currently taking classes at Moody Bible Institute. He is also serving under Pastor Steve Bartlett at Abundant Life World Outreach in Chicago, IL
Getting to know Frankie Rodriguez
Role at GRIP: GRIP the School, Community Outreach, Giving Hugs
Email: frankie@gripyouth.com
Hometown: The "Go", IL
Family: Mother, 1 sister, 1 brother, 2 nephews, 1 niece (they are the cutest!)
Church: Abundant Life World Outreach
Fondest Memory: Any quality time with my brother Anthony
Proudest Moment: Hearing Natalie share the Gospel
Wildest Dream: Travel the world sharing the Gospel
Biggest Challenge: Not finishing school
Perfect Day: Sleep till 10, eat my mom's breakfast, hang out with Benny, Janelle, and Nat all day and finish off the day with Praise & Worship
First Job: Jeepers (Ride Operator)
Favorite Food: Potatoes and Eggs
Favorite Movie: Anchorman
Favorite Song: Jason Upton - Freedom Reigns
Favorite Spot: The Ortiz' couch
Inspiration: Anthony and Natalie
Favorite Scripture: 1 John 3:8, "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil."