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Glenn Packiam

Glenn Packiam

Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California, and a Senior Fellow at Barna Group. He is the author of nine books, including his latest, What’s A Christian, Anyway? Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption (Thomas Nelson, 2025). His other books include the bestseller The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose (NavPress, 2022), which he co-authored with his wife, Holly; and the bestseller, The Resilient Pastor (Baker, 2022); Worship and the World to Come (IVP Academic, 2020); Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred in the Hands of Jesus (Multnomah, 2019); Discover the Mystery of Faith (David C. Cook, 2013), LUCKY: How the Kingdom Comes to Unlikely People (Cook, 2011), Secondhand Jesus: Trading Rumors of God for a Firsthand Faith (Cook, 2009), and Butterfly in Brazil: How Your Life Can Make a World of Difference (Tyndale, 2007).

Glenn earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University in the UK. He also holds BA in Theological/Historical Studies and Masters in Management from Oral Roberts University, and a Graduate Certificate in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a Senior Fellow at Barna Group and a Visiting Fellow at St. John’s College at Durham University. He is also an ordained priest with the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).

Glenn was one of the founding leaders and songwriters for the Desperation Band and has been featured on several Desperation Band and NewLifeWorship recordings. He has also released three solo projects with Integrity Music, “The Mystery of Faith”, “The Kingdom Comes”, and “Rumors and Revelations”. As a signed songwriter with Integrity Music, he has had the honor of writing and co-writing over 65 worship songs, including several well-loved songs, like “Your Name” and “My Savior Lives.”

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