Dr. Grisanthia (San) Franklin is a visionary, pastor, award-winning producer, and advocate dedicated to ministry, music, and mental health awareness. She has been preaching and teaching biblical fundamentals for over 32 years globally and for the past 11 years has served as Senior Pastor of The Love Center-South in Nashville, TN, and Chief Apostle of Love Center Global Assemblies, INTL.

Mentored by renowned faith leaders, including the late Bishop Walter L. Hawkins and Bishop Iona Locke, Dr. Franklin bridges denominational lines to share the transformative power of God’s love. In her music career, she has worked with legendary artists across genres, from Donald Lawrence and The Clark Sisters to Aretha Franklin and Jill Scott.

Beyond the pulpit, the studio and the stage, Dr. Franklin is a devoted mother and a passionate advocate for mental health, ADHD, ASD and Domestic violence awareness. Her personal experiences have fueled her commitment to supporting families navigating these challenges, ensuring they have access to resources, education, and spiritual encouragement. She uses her platform to break stigmas within faith communities, emphasizing the importance of holistic healing—spirit, mind, and body.

In addition to her Biblical Studies degree, she is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian University. Dr. Franklin continues to fight for justice in Christian, secular, and mental health spaces. She serves on multiple boards, including The Choir Room and The Levitical Shift, and is the founder of Girl Apostle: The Movement, empowering women in ministry. Whether preaching, mentoring, or leading worship, she remains steadfast in her mission to heal, uplift, and inspire.