Don Nations

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I have completed three national coaching certifications, extensive continuing education and three degree programs (B.S., M.Div., D.Min.) in addition to having nearly 17 years of experience leading congregations and faith communities. DNA Coaching currently works with over 100 clients across the US in an extensive, systematic transformation process. I have personally worked with over 250 congregations as well as the judicatories in which they reside. Over 3000 congregations have used DNA Coaching material. Our goal is to help congregations become more effective at reaching new people. We want to help individuals and organizations perform at a higher level. We also can serve clients in the business and not-for-profit communities.

Senior Pastor at United Methodist Church

June 1986 - December 2006

Several churches over 17 years

Co-Owner at Olive Leaf Technologies

August 2010

Olive Leaf Technologies is a socially responsible company which provides administrative support, virtual assistant, internet research, back-office and other services. These are provided to the customer at a great savings over hiring new staff and at least 50% of the profit of the company goes directly into breaking the generational cycle of poverty and supporting children and families in need.

Adjunct Professor at Argosy University

May 2010

Teaching in the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in the doctoral progam in Pastoral Community Counseling. I also serve on doctoral committees in that College and in the College of Education.

President at DNA Coaching

January 2006

Owner at DNA Coaching

July 2005

President of DNA Coaching, responsible for the management and development of the company, hiring of contractors, negotiating and fulfilling contracts, writing a monthly newsletter entitled The DNA Update, presenting workshops and training events, developing new resources and tools

Elder at United Methodist Church

June 1994

Ordained as an Elder in the Florida Confernce of the United Methodist Church.

Western New Mexico University

2010 – 2013

MAIS

Concentration: Psychology/Education

Columbia Theological Seminary

1992 – 1994

D.Min.

Concentration: Learning Theory, Faith Development

Asbury Theological Seminary

1987 – 1989

M.Div.

Concentration: theology, pastoral care

Florida Southern College

1984 – 1986

BS

Concentration: Psychology

churches, coaching, consultation, brain-based learning, terrorism, new church development, safety/security, psychology, education, online learning, ministerial candidacy, transformation, fundamental change