Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. has been preaching the Good News since he was licensed as a minister at 15 years old.

He is a United States national. In addition to his role as senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, he is a trustee at Bethel Bethel University and board chairman for Project Bridges and The Skinner Institute. He also serves as a board member for the Greater Prince George's Business Roundtable, National Association of Evangelicals and a local hospital. He is also chairman emeritus for SMI, which provides clothing, food, education and other resources to more than 11,000 people in the Washington, D.C., area. He remains steadfast in his quest to "develop dynamic disciples." He is recognized as a catalyst to help individuals grow into lifelong Christian disciples who follow Jesus Christ. ^[1]