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Pastor Anthony and Joy Franklin

Pastor Anthony Franklin

Pastor Franklin, sees his wife family and children as his first ministry. He is just as dedicated and loyal to his family as he is to the gospel. It is with the support of Pastor Franklin’s Sr. wife Joy Monique Franklin and their children that he has been able to accomplish so many milestones in his life.

Pastor Anthony Franklin Sr., is a gifted and dynamic tailor-made preacher for the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pastor Franklin Sr. is known for preaching the gospel verse by verse in his unique and authentic way and applying scriptures to one’s life. The road to pastoral ship for Pastor Franklin Sr. was through his family prior to his calling. A native of Wichita Kansas and currently residing in Chester with his dedicated wife and beautiful blended family.

Pastor Franklin Sr., pastors continually providing love, compassion, leadership and truthful doctrine to the ministry. Pastor Franklin Sr. does what God has called him to do which is live the gospel so he may be able to preach and teach the gospel in its true spiritual meaning. While working hard to obtain his professional goals Pastor Franklin Sr. had a Damascus like encounter with Christ while under the tutelage of Bishop Melvin Williams Jr. (Temple of Juda).

This encounter changed the trajectory of Pastor Franklin’s Sr., life. It was at this point all desires of promotions within the Richmond Police Department ceased and the answering of his calling began. After attending Evans-Smith Leadership Institute of Virginia Union University, Pastor Franklin Sr. sold his rental property and used all the proceeds to birth the church then called the church The church has grown and is constantly increasing weekly since its conception from just a few members to having seventy five to a hundred parishioners weekly.

Pastor Franklin Sr. has used his leadership skills as a supervising police officer and his willingness to learn, from powerful spiritual beings, such as Pastor Michelle Claiborne, and Bishop Hezekiah Walker to get him to this level in kingdom building. Pastor Franklin Sr. has been able to adjust and adapt during COVID- 19 allowing the church to preach the gospel and even grow by adding new members. With several thousand views on Facebook of his sermons and bible studies Pastor Franklin has expanded the spiritual reach of the church. Pastor Franklin Sr. desires to increase his spiritual footprint through his members and non- members nationally and internationally.

Co-Pastor Joy Monique Franklin

Co-Pastor Joy Monique Franklin’s mission is to “Advance the Kingdom of God through “Worship” which is the guiding principle of her life and ministry. As an upcoming voice who has been charged in this last hour to cry loud and spare not, Co-Pastor’s lovingly known as (First Lady J) brings a resounding message of salvation, repentance, hope and encouragement to all that cross her path. Minister J is gifted and tailor-made by the Potter/Father, under an anointing which enables her to operate in the gifts of discernment, healing, prophecy, and deliverance. A native of New York City, currently residing in Chester with her devoted husband Pastor Anthony Franklin Sr., and a beautiful blended family Jamilia, Anthony Jr., Nya, Moses, Dakari and Janaya. Co-Pastor is the First Lady of Truth Ministries, she also ministers weekly alongside her husband and serves faithfully providing leadership, love and loyal support to the ministry.Here is where she does what God has called her to do which is to live and teach the gospel and pray for those who are unable or unwilling to pray for themselves.

Co Pastor accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in 2008 at The Restoration Place now known as Truth Ministries and quickly began to work diligently for the Lord, she began working with the youth at The Restoration Place under Senior Pastor Anthony Franklin Sr. Co-Pastor was elected as the Lead Ambassador (Deaconess) in 2013 and continued working with the youth ministry, assisting as the church secretary and administrator, organized bus trips to rallies, coordinated youth trips, coordinated (all) Pastor’s Annual Anniversary and Birthday events and other special projects for the church. In 2014, she was formally consecrated as a minister and licensed in November. Throughout the course of her life, Co-Pastor has encountered many trials and adversities but continued to persevere, accepting the principle behind the scripture; 2 Corinthians 4:17 “For our light affliction which is but for a moment worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” Sure, of her calling and election, as Minister J referenced the word as said 1 Timothy 1:12, “And I thank Him who hath granted and enabled me, for that He counted me faithful, appointing me into the ministry. Co-Pastor has worked behind the scenes and led multiple ministries ensuring that the gospel is heard not just through prayers but through the works and the light within all. Co-Pastor’s motto is “If you are going to do it; it needs to be done in Decency and Order, when it is done in the name of Jesus the Christ.

Through love, faith and consistency Minister J has been able to remain focused on her calling. Co-Pastor hasa passion to see women living up to their fullest God-given potential,and what God promises them: Isaiah 55:11 “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” While in the hands of God, she has become a well-groomed servant who is faithfully known for her spirit of servitude, humility and excellence.

As the Minister of The Restoration Place, working alongside Associate Ministers, Co-Pastor’s accomplishments and titles include but are not limited to: Youth Minister, President of the Women of Worth (W.O.W.) Ministry, Head Interceder, an Altar Worker, Bible Study and Sunday School teacher and Worship Leader.

Co-Pastor has spearheaded several events such as feeding the homeless, back to school drives, visiting local hospitals to provide prayer and wellness checks, supporting the Hilliard House, and the Narcotics Anonymous Program at (The Restoration Place), assisted in element and communion services and currently has a weekly Tuesday morning Triumphant Prayer call.

Following years of committed services to the church and extensive outreach work within and out of the ministry, Co-Pastor responded with an emphatic “YES” to the multiple calls of elevation from (layperson, Lead Ambassador (Deaconess) and Minister, and Co-Pastor elect of Truth Ministries.

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