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The Agape Ministries

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THIS IS WHAT WE BELIEVE:*We believe there is only ONE GOD,ONE FAITH, and ONE BAPTISM!*We believe in the sanctifying power and delivering power of GOD.*We believe in the evidence of speaking in other unknown tongues as *the holy spirit gives the utterance.*We believe in the healing power of GOD.*We believe in fasting and intercesory prayer.*We believe in tithing and offering by way of giving back to GOD which is not only your reasonable service but a mandate from GOD.*We believe that with Christ ALL things are possible to him that believes.*We believe in the five fold ministry.*We believe in the prophetic move and display of GOD.*We believe in the laying of hands.*We believe a believer should study to show thyself approved by GOD.*We believe in praise and worship and exhortation.OUR CHURCH:Agape Community Center is a holyghost filled, tongue talking, radically-inclusive, word teaching and sanctified church family. We are very diverse in every sense of the word and also vibrant and we welcome ALL people just as the bible say's that "WHOSOEVER WILL LET HIM COME"!We want people to know that they no longer have to subject themselves in any way shape or form to conform within a BOX. GOD is not in a box so why place yourself in one!We are here not just as a church but most of all as a family for those who lack thereof and have no support system spiritually.We promise to help you walk in your complete greatness and full destiny in GOD!We love you and support you!From the desk of: Apostle/Pastor Taurius J. Franklin and The Agape Community Center Ministry StaffABOUT OUR FOUNDER AND PASTOR:Apostle/Pastor Taurius J. Franklin or as we affectionately call him FATHER has a call like no other which is to preach the word of GOD to all people regardless of race, creed, background, or sexual orientation. This means that his ministry is a RADICALLY INCULISIVE, HOLY GHOST FILLED, and a SANCATIFIED MINISTRY. His calling is that of a five fold ministry meaning that he is an Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, and Teacher. As an Apostle he is called to restore and bring forth order in the church and the world. As the Anointed Prophet that he is Pastor Taurius J. Franklin is called to bring forth prophetic words from GOD to his people. His prophetic gift is one that is unique, and is very astounding to many. As an anointed Pastor that he is Pastor Taurius J. Franklin is a much anointed, intellectual and a well spoken orator; however, he always remains true to himself and GOD! Pastor Taurius J. Franklin has evangelized in Africa, and aboard in the states. Pastor Taurius J. Franklin is a wonderful teacher and mentor to all. He is best known for keeping it “real” at all times. Pastor Taurius J. Franklin has a much anointed voice being able to sing all seven octaves. His voice is unique and one that one that is unmatchable. His voice is truly a gift from GOD! Look out for his debut Gospel C.D. Apostle/Pastor Taurius J. Franklin was born August 21, 1973 in San Francisco, California to the Late Archbishop Dr. Jesse James Franklin of His Glory Ministries out of Moreno Valley, California and the Reverend Ruby McMillian of New Shiloh Baptist Church out of Mobile, Alabama. Pastor Taurius J. Franklin received his call to ministry at the early age of five, and preached his first sermon at the age of six. Pastor Taurius J. Franklin received his first ordination from the AME Church at the age of 19. His second ordination came from His Glory Ministries International, INC. from the Late Archbishop Dr. Jesse James Franklin in 2003. His last ordination came from Mighty Is My Yahweh In This House Global Fellowship INC. by the Apostle David B. Lay in 2006 where he was ordained and licensed to Pastor Agape Community Center Church. After being in the entertainment field professionally for about fifteen years and in church all his life, Apostle/Pastor Taurius J. Franklin found himself tired with traditional church and disappointed by affirming ministries. He left the church and began to run form his calling and GOD at the age of twenty-five. At the age of thirty he began running a Porn and Escorting Entertainment Company, he experimented and got addicted to cocaine. But also experimented with ecstasy, meth, heroin, alcohol, marijuana, crack, blunts, he also began to sale drugs, after doing and dealing drugs and hanging around the wrong sets of people, places, and things it lead him to being incarcerated twice. While being incarcerated his own cell mate prophesied to Pastor Taurius J. Franklin that he had a call on his life to preach and sing the Gospel. When he was released he still ran from his call and GOD. His life went spiraling downward until GOD placed him on his death bed in the year 2007 with renal kidney failure. With the prayers of his father, mother, other family members, and his obedience he was taken off dialyses and was miraculously healed and he stilled decided to run from the church and his calling until the year 2008 where he completely surrendered and began to walk in the full call of GOD that is upon his life. SO GET READY, GET READY, GET READY, FOR THE SUPERNATURAL MOVE OF GOD, THAT IS ABOUT TO HIT THE WORLD FROM HIS MINISTRIES LIKE FIRE! Some people ask what started this church going boy into a life of drugs and porn. It all started when he was a child being Sexually, Mentally, Physically, Verbally, and Spiritually abused by family members and church members. He was first put into Foster Care at the age of nine because of the abuse that was going at home. He was moved from Foster Home to Foster Home, then from Group Home to Group Home. He stayed in Foster Care in till he was eighteen. Apostle/Pastor Taurius J. Franklin went to Pinole Valley High School and Skyline High School. He attended Laney Community College in Oakland, california, wich he majored in Buisness Administration with a minor in African American studies and Voice. Pastor Taurius J. Franklin is the CEO/ Founder of Franklin Enterprises Inc. which is a non-profit organization for the church that mentor’s youth and young adults and people living with HIV and AIDS. Franklin Enterprises is also for Gay and Human Rights Activism work. Pastor Taurius J. Franklin is also CEO/Founder of KP Productionz which is a web based entertainment company and modeling agency. Pastor Taurius J. Franklin is a National Gay and Human Rights Activist. He has spoken on many boards and panels for Gay Rights. He has appeared and came out on The BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley in the year 2000. When asked about his vision Pastor Taurius J. Franklin said that his ministries is to a hurting world and nation regardless of Race, Creed, Background, and Sexual Orientation so that can be set free from bondage despite if it is Physical, Sexual, Verbal, Mental, or Spiritual abuse. So thru his ministries GOD will use him to heal and deliver the land, nations, and the world aboard. Apostle/Pastor Taurius J. Franklin enjoys reading, shopping, and gym. Some of his favorite books are The Bible, Who Moved My Cheese, and In the Mean Time by: Iyana Veanzant.THE MUSIC: Taurius's music focuses on real singing, singing with a purpose and with a meaning. Taurius would like his music to reach out and touch the world abroad to all types and walks of life. The Love Master Vol I. is proof of that, like the old school singers: Luther, Teddy, Al, Patti, Chaka, Barry, and Donnie to name a few and to prove that real singers are still out here, singers that sing from the heart and soul.THE VOICE: Taurius has a unique, distinctive, and melodic voice that ranges up to 7 octaves that is uncompared and equaled. His voice rivals that of many great singers such as Barry White, Smokey Robinson, Maxwell, etc. He sings all genres of music such as gospel, pop, soul, house, r & b, hip-hop, neo-soul and jazz.THE VISION: Taurius would like to take music to another level. Where real soul music comes back to the forefront and will once again gain the ultimate respect of the music industry.In 2003, Taurius J. Franklin and late business partner Raymond A. Carter founded FRANKLIN ENTERPRISES INC. out of the nation’s capitol in Washington, D.C. FRANKLIN ENTERPRISES INC. umbrellas many various corporations, one that includes KP PRODUCTIONZ, which is a national and international worldwide entertainment company and web based agency, which is your global ultimate resource for entertainment. Taurius founded KP PRODUCTIONZ to give back to the community. By founding KP PRODUCTIONZ, he is helping people reach their ultimate potential and goals, without all the harshness and cruelty of the entertainment business, since he too is a multi-faceted entertainer who has been in the business for over 20 years. So with his knowledge and expertise, he is helping thousands of others reach their full destiny.THE VISION OF THE LOVE MASTER VOL. I CD: The vision of "The Love Master" Vol.I is to connect with the audience and to show the music industry that he is one of a kind. Either if you are sitting at home, driving down the highway, making love, this CD has it all covered. Starting with the classic remake of "Practice What U Preach"(which is his signature song since '96) has blew his audience away with his deep, sultry, passionate voice just like the legend Barry White. To truly show his range, he did a remake of the late Aaliyah's "I Care 4 U", which is another track that blows his audience away. With his 7-octave range, Taurius proves that he is one of a kind. But to truly experience the music and style of "The Love Master", you must hear one of his LIVE performances!APPEARENCES: The Tavis Smiley Show, BET's Rap City with Big Tigger and Lil Kim, Source Magazine, XXL Magazine, Vibe Magazine, Opened up for CeCe Peniston, Alyson Williams, and other various artists and has done various commercials.Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!

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Member Since: 7/17/2008
Band Website: theagapecommunitycenter.org
Band Members: A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR TAURIUS J. FRANKLIN



Record Label: KP Productionz
Type of Label: Indie

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