Background
Jenkins, Barbara Alexander was born on October 13, 1942 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Archie Herman Alexander and Hattie Elizabeth (Thigpen) Truitt.
Jenkins, Barbara Alexander was born on October 13, 1942 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Archie Herman Alexander and Hattie Elizabeth (Thigpen) Truitt.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, 1964. Postgraduate, Eastern Michigan University, 1966. Postgraduate, Duke University, 1978.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Church of Christ Bible College, Madras, India, 1988.
Minister, World Faith Clinic Inc., Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1981-1983;
minister, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Fayetteville, 1982-1984;
pastor, Noah's Ark Ministry, Fayetteville, 1985-1986;
founder, pastor, Rainbow Tabernacle of Faith Ministries, Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, since 1984;
founder, Rainbow Raleigh (North Carolina) Outreach Ministries, since 1986;
founder, Rainbow Tabernacle of Faith, Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1987. Director Spotlight on Truth International Radio Ministries, Winston-Salem, since 1985, overseer headquarters Ogun State, Nigeria, 1992, others. Founder Rainbow International Crusade Ministry, Winston-Salem, since 1986.
President Rainbow Bible College, Winston-Salem. Dean Rainbow Institute Commensurate Studies, Winston-Salem, since 1985. Member International Convention Faith Ministries, Tulsa, since 1989.
Concert vocalist North Carolina Black Repertory Company, Winston-Salem, 1987, 88. Youth coordinator Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Raleigh, 1987, 88. Guest speaker Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, 1991.
Member National Association of Female Executives, North Carolina Women in Ministry (board directors), American Association Christian Counselors, National Association Religious Professionals, Delta Theta (project coordinator 1979-1980).
Married Warren Keith Jenkins, August 22, 1964 (divorced September 1980). Children: Pamela, Eric, Jason.