Daniel grew up here in San Antonio and was raised in a Christian home, coming to know Christ at age 6. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a master’s in Financial Management and then worked as a CPA for six years in the Houston area. He was the part-time and then full-time youth director at Founders Baptist Church for six years and completed an MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Houston Campus) in December 2012. He helped to plant Redeemer Community Church as the preaching elder in November 2012. His influences include Richard Caldwell’s teaching ministry, John MacArthur’s commitment to biblical authority, John Piper’s passion for the glory of God, and Tim Keller’s ability to win over skeptics and missionally reach his city.

Daniel and Michelle were married in 2004 and have two children, Haddon and Prentiss. He enjoys wrestling with his children, fishing, reading, drinking coffee, listening to good music, grilling (steak), playing and watching most sports (especially Aggie football), camping, discovering the latest Apple products, and especially, dating Michelle.

Daniel’s passion for Redeemer

“I have seen first-hand the devastating impact of sinful choices in people’s lives, and have also seen over and over that God’s Word proves true and His gospel gives life and joy. I greatly desire to see Redeemer become a church that learns together, shares life together, and reaches our city for the gospel together. I pray that God will create at Redeemer a relational environment where discipleship can unfold and where we can train and equip leaders to be faithful to teach, preach, and live the Word of God. I desire that this church would demonstrate how the gospel informs every area of life as we seek to serve the needy and broken around us. I have a passion to see San Antonio be transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I look forward to the day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Doug was born in San Antonio and has lived here most of his life. He was saved in 1968 while taking classes at San Antonio College, then began attending Northside Baptist Church, where he met Brenda. They were married August 1969 and moved to San Marcos where he earned a Bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University (now known as Texas State University).

He joined the US Army in 1972 and was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. After four years of active duty with the Army, he transferred to the US Army Reserves (later retiring with 31 years of service). In 1977, he earned a Masters in Business Administration at Southwest Texas State University, where he also taught business courses for several years. He began work in real estate in 1983. Currently he is a real estate broker handling sales and property management.

Doug and Brenda have four sons, fourteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He enjoys Bible study and hunting and fishing with his sons and grandchildren. Special family times when they can all be together are highlights of each year.