Pastor John Jenkins on the Grace to Grow
About President John Jenkins
Since 2022, he has served as President of Converge, overseeing more than 1,600 churches across the U.S. and the Caribbean, mobilizing global workers, and fostering church planting and spiritual vitality
As senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Glenarden, he transitioned from preaching in a small rural church to leading over 9,000 worshippers weekly.
Grace to Grow encapsulates nearly four decades of ministry wisdom, focusing on guiding churches from survival to health and sustainable growth.
Takeaways from Grace to Grow for Church Leaders
Move from Surviving to Thriving
Jenkins points out that many churches struggle due to a lack of direction. He stresses intentional strategies to transition from spinning wheels to purposeful ministry.Build Healthy Organizational Structures
Drawing from his own journey, he emphasizes the importance of aligning systems and teams with vision—bringing order and sustainability to ministry operations.Cultivate Transformative Discipleship
He urges leaders to move beyond attendance numbers, focusing on true transformation through biblical tools that guide disciples toward maturity .Lead with Humility & Grace
Jenkins’s leadership is rooted in integrity and compassion, modeling a humble, grace-filled approach that nurtures unity and trust.
