Cliff Jenkins, director of multiplying churches for the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey and lead church planting catalyst for the North American Mission Board’s Send Network in Pennsylvania/South Jersey earned a doctor of ministry degree from Gateway Seminary in Ontario, Calif., on Dec. 11. His project was on launching a multiethnic church-planting initiative in the area he serves.

In addition, Jenkins was among three students who received the Presidential Leadership Award, named for former Gateway President William O. Crews. It is the highest honor given to students at Gateway.