John Berardino

Leadership Profile

With over 26 years of dedicated service, John Berardino is the Founder and President of Griffin Church Loans, a leading provider of church financing solutions nationwide. Under his leadership, the company has successfully closed over $2 billion in church loans, assisting more than 2,000 congregations in achieving their financial goals.

John's expertise in church lending is recognized industry-wide. He has been featured in publications such as Church Executive and has shared his insights on platforms like the dfree® Podcast. His commitment to ethical lending practices and dedication to the church community earned him and Griffin Church Loans the prestigious President’s Life Time Volunteer Service Award, which was awarded to him by President Obama.

A graduate of Radford University, John combines his financial acumen with a deep understanding of the unique needs of faith-based organizations. His guiding principle, “Tell them honestly, charge them fairly, and close them quickly,” reflects his dedication to transparency and integrity in every transaction.