Dr. Don Nations
Don is the founder of DNA Coaching. Supported by specialists in education, research, statistics, and analysis, he coordinates the work of DNA Coaching and serves as its Lead Coach.
After 17 years of local church ministry, during which he planted a church and led successful transformation efforts in several churches, he transitioned to serving as a full-time coach and consultant in January, 2006. He is a graduate of Florida Southern College (B.S.), Asbury Theological Seminary (M. Div.), Western New Mexico University (M.A.), Quantic School of Business and Technology (EMBA) and Columbia Theological Seminary (D. Min.). Don has extensive training in business, change management, church consulting, church planting, assessment, psychology, safety/security, and coaching leaders.
Don holds three coaching certifications and regularly engages in continuing education. He holds the Psychiatric Technician 4 national certification as well as the Board Certified, Human Services Professional credential. He is an ordained minister, licensed pilot, and Adjunct Professor at Southeastern University.
Don is married to Susan and they have four sons and a daughter. Susan is an elementary school principal, literacy coach, author, speaker and national consultant in the field of early childhood literacy and reading instruction. She was also named “Teacher of the Year” for her school system in 2004.
Don is available to consult with churches, coach pastors, assess ministry candidates, lead workshops, conduct self-understanding and team-building events and work with judicatories, districts, associations and denominations. He is also available to coach business leaders, and consult with businesses on operations and development.