Who We Are

Our dad, Jerry A. Jenkins, preached for over 50 years. He loved his fellow ministers and encouraged many with his kindness and wisdom. Dad died in 2010 and shortly afterward Jeff and Dale decided to work together to encourage ministers. When we landed on the name, The Jenkins Institute, it was to honor our dad. The Jenkins Institute strives to do many things to help congregations, but our primary focus is on those in ministry. We provide resources, conferences, and counsel as we strive to live out our mission of “Serving God’s Servants.”

Jeff

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Jeff A. Jenkins grew up in a preacher’s family in the state of Alabama. He has been preaching since 1973. He married the former Laura Colley in 1981. They have two children Amanda, who is married to Drew Scott, and Jeremy. They also have three precious grandchildren. Jeff holds degrees from Faulkner University (AA – 1979), Freed-Hardeman University (BA – 1981), and has done post-graduate work at both Southern Christian University and Emory University.

Dale

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Dale was born in Hamilton, Alabama and grew up in Birmingham. In 1982 Dale married Melanie Romine who is his earthly inspiration. Dale and Melanie have two sons, Philip and Andrew. Philip and his wife Laura work with the Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. They have two children Lucas and Holley. Andrew and his wife Kadee work with the Woodson Chapel Church of Christ. They have three daughters, Mamie Grace, Adi, and Mia.