Name: Francine Anne Turner ... also known as the blonde super fit sidekick of Mickey-T... graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2006 with a PDHPE Teaching double degree … originally from Boggabri, NSW (Kindergarten to year 10) then Inverell, NSW (year 11 and 12 where I met Michael!).
How are you involved at Church180? I am a part of the Host team and run a Connect Group – Fun Fitness with Fran!
What is the best thing about Church180? It REALLY is R-Rated as is our Vision. I always want to be part of Church180 and feel confident that because of the church's RELEVANCE and sense of RELATIONSHIP I can bring others in my world to church. I love the focus on REACHING out to our community locally and globally in a variety of ways; it gives a REAL sense of purpose and eternal impact.
Where is your dream holiday? An African Safari, I love animals especially those found in Africa, I would have been a vet if I could stand the sight of blood! Michael and I are super keen to do a big trip around Australia in a motor home or something similar.
Which three people would you invite to dinner and why?
Michael, my husband (pictured) – because he is awesome and I love sharing life with him, as well as we don’t get to have dinner together enough! Plus Rob de Costello and Cathy Freeman – Sports Champions; these athletes are continually making a positive impact in our world today.
What music is getting the most airplay on your iPod at the moment? In the car or when I am exercising I like quietness – no music! However I am always on the lookout for relaxation music when massaging; and singer/songwriter Brooke Fraser helps maintain positivity while doing housework!
What book/s are you reading? UltraFit magazine – the only magazine I have ever picked up. I have recently picked up a few marriage books that I read five years ago, Men are like Waffles and Women are like Spaghetti is still giving me insights!
A movie you have seen recently that you would recommend? So...I like watching the same movie over and over again; which bewilders Michael! How to Lose a Guy in 10 days was my most recent re-watch and is my favourite (but I don’t know whether I should recommend it)! I can always watch The Proposal; even thinking about these movies makes me laugh!
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Being active outside; going for a run or walk with Blondie (our dog) or having a kick of the soccer ball with Michael, playing team sports; plus gotta love the punching bag to let off some steam!
Anything else you would like to add...?
My love for God and love for sport has found a ministry in Sports Chaplaincy, which is an exciting new area of outreach to our Australian communities.
