John Welborn began overseeing Send Network’s church planting strategy throughout New York State, including Metro New York City in 2023. Born in the deep south and raised in the Atlanta area, God first called him into the gospel ministry at the age of 15. He placed deep within John’s heart a formative principle found in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, “But seek first the kingdom of God and righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) In the many years since, John has strived to leverage his time, gifts, calling, and life to the end of kingdom advancement. With this primary passion, God brought John & his family to New York City in late 2015 to become the Senior Pastor of Salem Church on Staten Island for the express purpose of making disciples and multiplying churches to the glory of God. John has been married to Ashley for twenty years, and they have three children at home. John holds a bachelor's degree in biblical studies from Liberty University, a master's degree in ministry leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Evangelism and Church Planting from Liberty University. He enjoys traveling with his family, riding motorcycles, playing golf, and watching the Braves play baseball & the Georgia Bulldogs play football.