Jack Jenkins

Jack Jenkins is a national reporter for Religion News Services. His work has appeared or been referenced in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, MSNBC and elsewhere. After graduating from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor of Arts in history and religion/philosophy, Jack received his Master of Divinity degree from Harvard University with a focus on Christianity, Islam and the media. Jenkins is based in Washington, D.C.

Trump’s Closing Argument to Evangelicals: I Will Protect You. Harris Won’t.

As the 2024 presidential contest enters its final days, former President Donald Trump is turning to the group most responsible for getting him this far: evangelical Christians.

With Election Day Looming, Harris Ramps Up Engagement With Black Church

When a Detroit pastor asked Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (Oct. 15) about her alleged “lack of engagement” with Black church leaders, the Democratic presidential contender looked visibly taken aback.

In Warning for Trump, Evangelical Christian Leaders Urge ‘Biblical Principles’ on Immigration

More than 200 evangelical Christian leaders, moderates as well as influential conservatives, have signed an open letter urging the presidential candidates of both parties to reflect “biblical principles on immigration.”

United Methodist Building Celebrates a Century of Presence on Capitol Hill

The building, built in 1923, was funded entirely by women.

New Survey Points to Correlation Between Christian Nationalism and Authoritarian Views

A large majority of Christian nationalism supporters scored high on authoritarianism assessments.

Trump’s Abortion Pivot Hasn’t Shaken Evangelical Christian Leaders’ Support

'I don’t just consider a candidate’s words, I look at their actions and what they have done,' said the Rev. Franklin Graham.

Harris-Walz Campaign Hires the Rev. Jen Butler, Longtime Activist, To Lead Faith Outreach

Vice President Kamala Harris has hired the Rev. Jen Butler, a Presbyterian minister and well-known liberal religious advocate, as the new head of faith outreach for the Harris-Walz campaign.

5 Faith Facts About Harris Pick Tim Walz, a ‘Minnesota Lutheran’ Dad

Frenzied speculation over who Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris would tap as her vice presidential running mate came to an end Tuesday (August 6), with the current vice president reportedly choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her successor should they win in November.

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