Don Nations
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.
Don Nations's Background
Don Nations's Experience
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.
Don Nations's Education
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
Don Nations's Interests & Activities
churches, coaching, consultation, brain-based learning, terrorism, new church development, safety/security, psychology, education, online learning, ministerial candidacy, transformation, fundamental change