Minister France received her early childhood education from the Cumberland County Public School System. After a series of life altering events and realizing her call to preach the gospel, Min. Tina has nearly completed requirements toward obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
It was during her freshman year in college when Min. Tina met the love of her life, Bruce France. The two were married and their union has been blessed with three children. Her husband, Bruce, is also a member of Pleasant Grove church where he serves as a trustee and in the Men’s Fellowship.

Professionally, Min. France works in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. In this field, she has worked on several projects for major pharmaceutical companies endeavoring to bring new medicines to market. Currently, Min. France works as a member of the Oncology team at i3 Statprobe .

Minister France has been a member of Pleasant Grove Church for nearly 4 years. In 2007, she was appointed as the Director of PowerHouse Children’s Church. She officially answered her call to ministry and was licensed into the gospel ministry on October 28, 2007. Currently, Min. France serves as the Youth Pastor at Pleasant Grove Church and is Co-Chair of the Family Life Ministry with emphasis on the spiritual development of children and youth.

Min. France loves the Lord and her heart’s desire is to serve God and His people with her whole heart, mind, body and soul. She lives by the words of Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” and seeks to tell all who will listen of the God who has forever changed her life by His miraculous power.