Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin hails from Nashville, TN, where he was raised by a retired public school teacher and a United Methodist clergywoman. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Tennessee State University and a Master of Divinity from Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, and is currently advancing his education with a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Social Transformation from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
His journey in ministry includes significant roles such as Assistant Pastor at East Point First Mallalieu UMC in Atlanta, Advocacy Organizer with the General Commission on Religion and Race, and Associate Pastor at Holman UMC in Los Angeles. He has also led as chair of the California-Pacific Conference chapter of Black Methodists for Church Renewal and contributed to various community organizing teams.
Rev. Victor shares his life with his wife, Rev. Neema Cyrus-Franklin, an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, and they are proud parents of two children. In his spare time, Pastor Victor delights in reading, enjoying live music, wearing funky sneakers, and cherishing moments with his family.
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