Jentezen Franklin Explained

Jentezen Franklin
Birth Date:21 July 1962
Birth Place:Wilson, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation:pastor
author
Children:5

Jentezen Franklin is an American evangelical pastor, author, and televangelist. He is the senior pastor of Free Chapel, a multi-site church based in Gainesville, Georgia and author of Right People, Right Place, Right Plan; Fasting; Fear Fighters and The Spirit of Python.

Ministry

On his way to a musical career as a saxophone player Franklin became an evangelist. After Roy Wellborn, senior pastor of Free Chapel, died in 1989, Franklin was installed as pastor of Free Chapel.[1] At the time, Free Chapel was a small congregation of 300 people. In 2004 the church moved to a new location which had a 3,000-seat auditorium.[2] As of 2023, Free Chapel is a megachurch with multiple campuses across the Southern United States.[3]

Personal life

Franklin and his wife Cherise married in September 1987. They have five children.[4]

Published works

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Right people, right place, right plan : discerning the voice of God. Franklin, Jentezen. 2007. Whitaker House. 978-0883682760. New Kensington, PA. 85862208.
  2. Blackwood. Harris. Jentezen Franklin: 2 coasts, 1 message. Gainesville Times . March 6, 2008. January 17, 2009.
  3. Web site: Salon . Heather . 2022-10-12 . Dreams are Meant to be Lived . 2022-10-12 . www2.cbn.com.
  4. http://www.jentezenfranklin.org/about/ About Jentezen Franklin