The Charles Jenkins Era
He's walking in his purpose and not looking back!
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What a Time to Be Alive: The Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago Era - For more than a decade Charles Jenkins has defied expectations and brought new eyes and ears to the works of God. There's still more work to do, but Charles isn't afraid to work and pray at all. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Stellar Awards)
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Leading the Way to Freedom - Under Jenkins's leadership Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Chicago has sought to feed and clothe thousands of individuals in need each year. It's worth mentioning that the church was founded by civil rights pioneer Reverend Clay Evans. (Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Super Bowl)
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FEEDing the Spirit - Aside from spreading the word of Christ, Jenkins is also giving Chicago natives a way to create valuable and tangible gifts on Earth. He's the Founding President of Fellowship Educational and Economic Development Corporation (FEED). The organization "is estimated to produce 400 new jobs creating a socioeconomic oasis to enhance Chicago’s Southside" via it's latest effort known as the Legacy Project. (Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Super Bowl)
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A Ministry That Transcends Lines - Not only is Jenkins a man called to served through philanthropy, he's also called to serve through music. In 2010 Jenkins gathered artist such as Common, Lalah Hathaway, Donald Lawrence and Marvin, along with national leaders for a benefit known as Chicago’s Hope for Haiti. The effort raised over $150,000 for victims of the terrible natural disaster. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Stellar Awards)
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Mission Music - Not only is Jenkins giving back through music, he's making great, noteworthy music as well. He's a multi-award winning songwriter, multi Stellar award-winning recording artist, music producer, author and connector. Jenkins is also the founding CEO of Inspired People LLC, a music company conglomerate committed to globally inspiring people through music, fashion, resources and enriching events. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Stellar Awards)
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Moving Mountains - Jenkins has also received numerous awards for his service, which includes being inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers and Scholars at Morehouse College and being selected as one of Black Enterprise magazine’s Urban Business Game Changers Under 40. Now that's how you expand your ministry. (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)
