heavy criticism of both Jenkins and the CWG. Dennis E. Hensley told Christianity Today that Jenkins and the CWG had offered a "great service to developing writers." CWG's staff and mission were absorbed into a new organization called BelieversTrust, which operated until 2016. Since 2016, Jenkins has taught an online writing course via his own platform, Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild. Left Behind Jenkins and co-author LaHaye of the Left Behind series were profiled in a May 24, 2004 cover story in Newsweek magazine entitled "The New Prophets of Revelation". LaHaye, who conceived the series, handled the theological underpinnings of his end-of-the-world series, while Jenkins handled the writing. The Left Behind series includes 16 books which have sold over 63 million copies worldwide. In 2018, Left Behind series was ranked 77 in The Great American Read poll sponsored by PBS. Personal life Jenkins and his wife Dianna (née Whiteford), whom he married in 1971, reside in Black Forest, Colorado. He is the father of Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen web television series; Chad Jenkins, the Sports Information Director at MidAmerica Nazarene University; and Michael Bruce Jenkins. When asked about his Christian denomination, Jenkins has often answered "Jesus Christ". Alissa Wilkinson, of Christian Today, described Jenkins as a dispensationalist Christian in an editorial for The Washington Post. Bibliography Non-fiction Co-written works Jenkins wrote the following memoirs and autobiographical works in which he received an "as told by" or "with Jerry B. Jenkins" attribution. Fiction Margo Mystery (1979–1984) A Margo Mystery series was published by Moody. The first novel, Margo (1979), was published by Jeremy Books, but later reprinted by Moody. Jennifer Grey Mystery (1983–1985) A Jennifer Grey Mystery series was published by Victor Books. The Soon Trilogy (2003–2005) The Soon Trilogy was published by Tyndale House. Jesus Chronicles (2007–2010) The Jesus Chronicles series, written with Tim LaHaye, is a narrative retelling of the four canonical gospels. Published by Penguin's Putnam Adult imprint. Reprints from Center Point assigned numbers to the novels. Precinct 11 (2011–12) The Precinct 11 novels were published by Tyndale House. Dead Sea Chronicles (2018–2020) The Dead Sea Chronicles series is based on and inspired by the work of Craig A. Evans. Published by Worthy. Young adult fiction Below is an incomplete list: Tara Chadwick (1984) The Tara Chadwick Series was published by Moody in 1984. Reprinted in 1992, including new cover art and formatting. Bradford Family (1984–1986) The