Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service
A wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.
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About Kirk Franklin
Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American gospel songwriter, record producer, rapper, singer, and choir director. Franklin's accolades include 20 Grammy Awards, and Variety has called him a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel", with Franklin being one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. In his earlier career, his act included choirs such as the Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC).
Everything about Kirk Franklin →- Occupation
- singer, choir director, religious leader, composer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 26, 1970
- Website
- http://www.kirkfranklin.com, http://www.kirkfranklin.us/