Ron and LaShun Franklin began ministry together years before they were actually married. They met in a local community choir over 25 years ago and have always loved worshiping and serving God and others. They began to serve in youth ministry in 1989 as youth pastors in the inner city of Detroit. Their passion for children and youth was infectious and God caused the ministry to become fruitful, touching many families in the inner city community.

In 2003 they began teaching and ministering to married and premarital couples at Detroit World Outreach Church, under the leadership of Bishop Jack Wallace. In 2005, the Franklins founded the Song of Solomon Marriage Ministries. This ministry was birthed out compassion for people and from the desperate needs that couples shared with them. They are now serving under the dynamic leadership at Detroit World Outreach Christian Center.

 

The Franklins have ministered to couples all over the city and internationally in the area of marriage and family relationships. People look forward to their wisdom and down-to-earth, transparent way of sharing God’s Word. Many marriages and families have been changed and empowered to reach destiny, through this dynamic ministry.

 

The Franklins are licensed ministers of the Gospel, certified marriage educators, and certified Biblical counselors. LaShun is a licensed psychotherapist with a concentration in Trauma & Loss and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Song of Solomon Relationship Institute provides the community with quarterly couple’s “Tune-ups”, marriage retreat weekends, family nights, Relationship Boot Camps, Team-building seminars, preparation for premarital couples, and sound Biblical teaching.

HOW ARE WE DISTINCT OR DIFFERENT FROM OTHER MINISTRIES?

 

Song of Solomon Relationship Institute (SOS)

is very unique and distinct from other ministries because:

1. We help build victorious Christian families by being transparent, accessible, practical and knowledgeable about topics taught.
2. Singles and Couples can equally receive strategies for growth and success in the areas of communication and healthy relationships.
3. Individuals are supported in crossing age and racial barriers through building covenant relationships.
4. SOS has incorporated a graduated system of support and accountability between newlyweds and veterans called Couple Accountability Partners (CAP).
5. We teach and encourage people to have fun and enjoy their relationships and family by providing regular activities and forums for development.
6. SOS provides professional and Biblical counseling services.
7. God has called us to reproduce similar ministries through training and mentoring sessions.

 

Song of Solomon Relationship Institute provides relationship growth opportunities through:

1. Employing Biblical principles and educational opportunities
2. Couple weekends and fellowship events
3. Premarital workshops and classes
4. Fellowships
5. Accountability partnerships
6. Mentoring opportunities
7. Communication skills retreats

And more...