About Lee Jenkins
Lee Allen Jenkins is a nationally respected financial consultant, senior pastor, author, and speaker with a unique journey spanning Wall Street, the pulpit, and the public stage.
As Managing Principal of Lee Jenkins Stewardship Group, he equips pastors and church leaders to make sound financial and business decisions.
He is also the Founder and Senior Pastor of Eagles Nest Church in Roswell, Georgia
— a thriving congregation of over 3,500 members that began in 2012 with just twenty people. Whether in finance, ministry, or media, Lee is committed to helping others lead with purpose, steward wisely, and live with impact.
Career & Accomplishments
Lee had a standout 25-year career in financial services, reaching the role of Vice President of Investments at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Raymond James & Associates. In 2002, he was featured in On Wall Street Magazine as one of the most trusted financial advisors in the industry. His financial expertise has been showcased on CNN, Fox News, and in publications like USA Today, Black Enterprise, Fortune, and Essence. He’s also appeared on Christian networks including TBN and The 700 Club.
A proud graduate of the University of Tennessee, Lee was a standout defensive back on the football team and was later drafted by the New York Giants. After injuries ended his NFL career, he transitioned to the music industry, managing Grammy Award-winning group The Winans, as well as gospel legend Kirk Franklin.
Ministry, Speaking & Personal Life
In addition to leading Eagles Nest Church and the Lee Jenkins Stewardship Group, Lee is a highly sought-after speaker at conferences, churches, and among college and professional athletes. He has authored several personal finance books, including the bestselling Lee Jenkins On Money: Real Solutions to Financial Challenges (Moody Publishing, 2009), which landed on the Black Christian Bestseller’s List alongside authors like T.D. Jakes, Tony Dungy, and Tony Evans.
In 2015, Lee was honored as one of the 70 Most Influential Black Christians in the U.S. by the Black Christian News Network. Most importantly, Lee has been joyfully married to his wife Martica for 38 years. Together, they have three adult children — Kristin, Martin, and Ryan — and continue to model faith, family, and servant leadership.
