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Dan was born and raised in Kansas, the oldest of four children. His mom and dad are faithful members of the Church of Christ, with his father having served as an elder in the church for nearly 40 years. Dan graduated from high school in Towanda, Kansas and then attended the Sunset International Bible Institute in Lubbock, Texas. Following graduation from SIBI Dan has served churches in Huckabay, Texas (eighteen months); Mulvane, Kansas (three years); Portales, New Mexico (sixteen years); Lubbock, Texas (twelve years); and now here in Fort Gibson (since September of 2005).

While attending high school Dan met the love of his life, Carol Purkey. They were married in 1970. They have been blessed with four children and one grandchild.

Dan has degrees from Trinity College of the Bible (ThB) and Rochester College (BRE). He has traveled on mission trips to Guyana, Mexico, India, and Ghana. He has also made two study trips to Israel and one to Egypt. Dan has spoken at numerous brotherhood lectureships and conducted over seventy gospel meetings.

Dan and Carol are thoroughly enjoying being Okies and working with the wonderful church here at Fort Gibson.

I started here on Sunday, May 5, 2002. Wow! God has been so good to me and my family. We love this church family, and we love the community. Both Lisa and I are Okies, and were raised in the church by Godly parents. And now, we enjoy teaching Bible stories and principles to kids of all ages, including our own three: Ashton (13), Gracie(11), and Britton(8). We feel very fortunate to be on a team with so many great Bible class teachers here at the Fort Gibson Church of Christ.

Both of us are graduates of Oklahoma Christian University. Lisa ('88) has her degree and state certification in Elementary Education. I have mine in Mass Communications ('87). I have since taken graduate level courses at Harding University Graduate School of Religion. I am a long ways from finishing my master's degree, but I enjoy squeezing in a class when possible. Obviously, most of my time is spent planning and carrying out a very active and hopefully productive youth ministry. I get a lot of help from dedicated parents and three dedicated youth deacons who I appreciate and love so much.

My favorite things: Lisa, my kids, teaching, singing, playing guitar, banjo, fiddle, and piano... also, talking with just about anyone, laughing, watching TV, news, eating, and dieting!... also, church camp, and going to youth rallies! I wish adults had these! Any ideas?