Some families are busy.
Some families are involved.
And then there are families who are simply… all in.
Stephen and Katelyn Jenkins are ALL IN on life. They show up in big ways — for each other, for their son, for their friends, for their church, and for this community they proudly call home.
Since moving to Senoia in 2018, they haven't just lived here — they've leaned in.
Originally from Thomaston, the Jenkins briefly lived in Buford before moving south again. Stephen's career — now serving as President of Global Business and Innovation for a manufacturer of digital signage screens and software — required frequent travel. When they began looking for their next chapter, airport accessibility mattered. So did being closer to family. But beyond logistics, Senoia already felt like home. They had spent time here socially, enjoying the town's charm. When the opportunity came, it felt like a natural fit.
Shortly after settling in, they welcomed their son, Grayson.
And that's when "all in" took on even deeper meaning.
Leadership Begins at Home
Stephen is a natural leader — in business, in ministry, and on the baseball field. But if you ask him where leadership matters most, he won't hesitate.
It starts at home.
That conviction became the heartbeat behind his new book, It Starts With Him: Faith, Family, and Finances, releasing March 24 at www.itstartswithhim.com.
The book didn't begin as a publishing goal. It began as a nudge.
About a year ago while sitting at ONE Church, Stephen kept feeling something he couldn't ignore — week after week. A prompting. A sense that the past ten years of his life — years marked by growth, struggle, faith, questions, and change — weren't just for him. They were meant to be shared.
Originally, he wanted to write a letter to Grayson. Something his son could hold onto if life ever took an unexpected turn. Something honest. Practical. Real.
But the letter grew.
Stephen made every excuse not to write it. Life was busy. Work was demanding. Family time mattered. Surely someone else was already saying these things.
Until one day, he simply sat down and began.
The result is a book written not for fame or financial gain, but for impact. Structured to be read cover to cover, yet broken into meaningful sections readers can return to depending on their season of life, the book addresses marriage, marriage struggles, stewardship and finances, anxiety, depression, sickness, loss, and ultimately faith.
Raised in church, Stephen admits there was a season when God sat on a shelf — acknowledged but not active. In 2016, a spontaneous baptism marked a turning point. Hard questions followed: If Jesus lived, died, and rose again — what does that mean? And more importantly, how should we respond?
For Stephen, the response was ownership. Ownership of faith. Of leadership. Of responsibility.
He wrote the book he wished he had when he was younger. His goal is simple: help one person. Anything beyond that is icing on the cake.
But if you watch how he lives, you realize this message isn't separate from his life. It's an extension of it.
All In on Family
Stephen also pours that same energy into coaching Grayson's baseball team through Senoia Baseball. In 2025, while the assistant coach, his 6U team won the state tournament and advanced to the World Series in Baton Rouge which ended in another victory — a milestone he speaks about with pride, not because of trophies, but because of the boys, the growth, and the lessons learned.
Beyond the field, Stephen serves faithfully in the 5th Grade boys ministry at ONE Church, investing in young men during a critical season of life. He's passionate about guiding boys toward faith, character, and confidence — long before adulthood arrives.
But while Stephen may be the one writing the book and coaching from the dugout, anyone close to the Jenkins family will tell you something important:
Behind every driven man is often a steady force.
For the Jenkins family, that force is Katelyn.
The Connector
Katelyn is the backbone of the family in the most beautiful way.
She attended nursing school when she met Stephen. After marriage and relocation for his career, she worked at a real estate law firm — a role she loved. When they moved to Senoia, she continued working in real estate law in Peachtree City before stepping away after becoming pregnant. Later, she worked in administrative and project coordination roles, helping manage planning and finances until 2025.
But along the way, something unexpected happened.
She discovered a passion for connection.
Katelyn fell in love with social media — not for attention, but for relationships. She loves highlighting local businesses, encouraging others, and being someone's biggest fan. Today she partners with retailers like Pink Chair, B Turners, and Heirloom Market, promoting the boutiques and businesses she believes help shape the heart of Senoia and surrounding communities.
She has been active at Burn Boot Camp for seven years, forming deep friendships and staying rooted in that community. She's a baseball mom. A community supporter. A cheerleader for local growth.
And at ONE Church, Katelyn serves on the kids ministry check-in team — greeting families, welcoming children, and helping create a warm first impression each Sunday.
If Stephen's message centers on leadership, Katelyn's gift is connection.
And together, they operate as a team.
Rooted in Something Bigger
The Jenkins family loves Senoia. They believe the growth is positive. They support the schools. They show up for events. They volunteer. They serve.
They're not just consumers of community — they're contributors.
Their faith fuels their mission. Their mission strengthens their family. And their family pours back into the community.
Their home isn't just a place to sleep. It's a launching pad — for faith conversations, encouragement, laughter, and purpose.
They are raising Grayson intentionally — teaching him that leadership begins with character, that faith isn't reserved for Sundays, and that being "all in" means showing up even when it's inconvenient.
Stephen's book is titled It Starts With Him.
But when you look at the Jenkins family, you see something even bigger:
It starts at home.
It starts with commitment.
It starts with choosing — daily — to live fully engaged.
In a world that often settles for halfway, the Jenkins family reminds us what it looks like to lean in — to faith, to family, to community — without hesitation.
They are all in.
And Senoia is better because of it.
To learn more about Stephen's upcoming book release on March 24, visit www.itstartswithhim.com. Or to follow Katelyn on social media her Instagram is @katelynmillenjenkins.