Seth Franco, the first Caucasian Harlem Globetrotter since 1942, shares his walk with the Lord with children, teenagers and adults all around the country through his unique ball-handling routine. Seth was raised in a Christian household. His grandfather, who was healed of cancer more than 20 years ago, currently travels as an evangelist sharing the testimony of his healing with others. Seth's father ministers in his local church through music, and his two brothers are youth pastors.
Growing up under the influence of these godly role-models made a profound impact on Seth. From an early age he knew he wanted to be a part of sharing the truth of the Bible with others. In the seventh grade, Seth wrote an essay stating that he wanted to be a professional basketball player and a preacher one day, and certainly Seth has achieved that dream.
As a senior in high school, he served as the school's chaplain. During his college career, he was published in the Princeton Theological Review. And, in October 2003, Seth joined the Harlem Globetrotters. After touring the United States and Europe, Seth made the decision to stop playing professional basketball and pursue ministry full-time. Since then, he has performed and shared his personal testimony of his relationship with Jesus Christ to kids, teenagers and adults all over the country. Performances have taken place in public and private high schools, churches, juvenile detention centers, summer camps, the Basketball Hall of Fame and as half-time entertainment for various sporting events.
Seth has been privileged to work with such Christian organizations as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Upward Basketball, Youth For Christ, One For His Kingdom, Youth With A Mission, Impact World Tour, Trinity Broadcasting Network and more. He passionately desires to use his athletic skills to bring home the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and to encourage those who already know Him to keep trusting Him for the future.