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Our Pastor

Rev. dr. Leon Jenkins
 Pastor

CELEBRATING
34 YEARS AS PASTOR
of
GREATER SALEM
MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH

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Rev. Dr. Leon Jenkins, is Pastor of Greater Salem Missionary Baptist Church, located at 215 W. 71st Street in Chicago.  Rev. Jenkins is the son of the late Rev. Leon Jenkins, Sr., who was Pastor of Greater Salem for 34 years.  Rev. Jenkins succeeded his father as Senior Pastor of Greater Salem in 1990. The ministry of Greater Salem is family-oriented and is actively involved in revitalizing the community. Rev. Jenkins was born and raised on Chicago's South-side. He is the youngest of five children. His mother, Myra was a homemaker and his father was called to preach when Rev. Jenkins was six-years old. Two years later, the family moved to and resided in the Englewood Community. As a boy, Rev. Jenkins  was very enterprising and at 10-years old started supporting himself by delivering newspapers. Growing-up, Rev. Jenkins graduated from Parker Elementary and Tilden Technical High School, where he was a member of the Wrestling Team.

As a result of his continued academic work, Rev. Jenkins is better able to serve his church and community. His educational pursuits include: an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministries from the First Jurisdiction Illinois C.H. Mason/William Roberts College, Chicago, IL; A Bachelor of Science from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL and an Associate of Arts, Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL. 

As Senior Pastor of the Greater Salem Missionary Baptist Church, in Chicago, Illinois, Rev. Jenkins provides leadership for Associate Ministers and a congregation of various age groups. He conducts worship services and preaches sermons as well as teaches Sunday School and Bible Study Classes. His duties also include, officiating special services, i.e., weddings, baby dedications, funerals, etc.

For over 20 years, Rev. Jenkins has served as an officer of The Greater New Era Baptist District Association. He has served as General Secretary under the leadership of two previous administrations, and served as Vice-Moderator under the leadership of a past administration.

Rev. Dr. Leon Jenkins is a community activist and serves as Visiting Chaplain, Civil Air Patrol Chaplain, Community Block Club, and organized and sponsored Community Health Fairs for Seniors. He is a charter member of 'United Power for Action and Justice' which was responsible for constructing 95 affordable single-family community homes in the City of Chicago.

Rev. Jenkins is married to the former Linda Renee Hawkins and has two daughters, Manequa and Marquita and five grandchildren.

Greater Salem Missionary Baptist Church

773-874-2325

GreaterSalem@sbcglobal.net

215 West 71st Street

Chicago, Illinois 60621

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