[4] For two years, while still traveling in music ministry with Barbi, Terry performed as part of the Gaither Vocal Band (1992 to 1994).
[13][7][14] The group got its start after Jim won the national championship of the Original Amateur Hour (hosted by Ted Mack) in 1963.
[15][16] Terry & Barbi met in 1980 on "Prayer Day" when they were both students at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL.
[17][18] In 1988, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and they wrote their first original song recorded by another artist, "No Wonder," that was well received on radio charts nationwide.
From 1992 to 1994, while still singing with Barbi, Terry sang tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band[19][20] for two years during the group's transition.
[32] Terry & Barbi finally recorded it themselves on their "Awaken Us" album[33] released in 2014 with 2 other songs arranged and produced with full live choir and orchestra by the late Lari Goss - the title cut, "Awaken Us," and "Any Crown I Receive" (which they sang at Barbi's mom's memorial in February 2012).
[34] Terry and Barbi have traveled full-time in worship & family ministry since 1985, ministering across the United States and in 40 nations worldwide so far.
In 2009, they recorded one family music CD, The Franklins, that all four of them contributed to with singing, songwriting, producing, and playing instruments.
Their 2018 Let Your Glory Fall worship and prayer conference[38] featured special guest Jason Hershey, founder of David's Tent DC,[39] and testimonies from 25+ leaders across Tennessee and 4 other surrounding states in their region.
Terry and Barbi's worldwide ministry, Love Sings, has always included Family Worship Events and Marriage Retreats.
"[41] American Family Radio Network partnered with them to reach the nation, penetrating 40 states, with 500 churches and 30,000 people joining their efforts.
Terry and Barbi have also secured the trademark name "Love Sings", and have plans to record a marriage seminar with that title for American Family Association in 2018 that will be produced and distributed nationwide.