Jeff Kinley is the author of 12 books, most recently Losers Club (YS/Zondervan, Jan. ’06). He has also written I Can Only Imagine – Becoming the Worshipper You Long to Be (Thomas Nelson – 2002). This book, written for multi-Dove Award-Winning group MercyMe, exceeded projected sales figures, requiring a second printing within just 60 days of release. Jeff also authored Through the Eyes of a Champion – The Brandon Burlsworth Story. This popular inspirational legacy of All-American football player Brandon Burlsworth, and is currently being adapted into a major motion picture.

Following 17 years of immersion into America’s teenage and young adult culture, Jeff transitioned his hands-on experience and founded Main Thing Ministries in 2000 (www.mainthingministries.com). Main Thing’s mission is to “communicate the relevancy of Christianity to this generation”. Translated, Jeff speaks to thousands each year at churches, schools, camps, retreats and seminars, and thousands more through his podcasts. He is also the founding pastor of Vintagenxt, a missional faith community in the historic Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas (www.vintagenxt.com).

A gifted communicator, Jeff’s writing style encourages, entertains, informs and inspires. Put simply, people “get it” when they read Jeff’s books.

MercyMe founder and front-man Bart Millard writes,
I consider Jeff one of my dear friends.  He has an amazing ability to communicate, whether on paper or in person.  For a generation that needs to be met right where they are, Jeff has a gift of reaching people on their level without compromising depth or truth.

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Arkansas (BA) and Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM). Jeff lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife Beverly and three sons (Clayton 17, Stuart 15 & Davis 13).