Author
Bankole Akinbinu
Senior Pastor, Baptist Grove Church
The Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu serves as the senior pastor at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in 2009 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Bible theology from Washington Bible College, a master of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a doctor of ministry from Duke Divinity School. Akinbinu is passionate about ministry, discipleship, developing leaders, and being a husband and father.
Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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