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 newest, “What’s A Christian, Anyway? Finding Our Way in and Age of Confusion and Corruption” and two best-sellers, “The Intentional Year” which was co-written with his wife, Holly, and “The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World”.

Glenn earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University in the UK, and is a Visiting Fellow at St. John’s College at Durham University. A regular speaker at conferences for church leaders, Glenn has also taught seminars and courses at Durham University (Cranmer Hall) and Denver Seminary, and has preached at chapel services at Oxford University (Wycliffe Hall), Cambridge University (Corpus Christi College), Biola University, and Asbury Seminary.

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. As a 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." Glenn, his wife, Holly, have four children and live in Orange County, California.