Don and Susan McLaughlin have been serving with North Atlanta since 1997. Their five children are pursuing their undergraduate and graduate studies around the country while Don and Susan are enjoying ministry and the empty nest. Don graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in Bible and a minor in New Testament Greek. From 1999 to 2001 Don continued his education at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Prior to serving at North Atlanta, he and his family served with churches in Anderson, Indiana and Byesville, Ohio. In addition to his pulpit ministry with North Atlanta, Don serves as an adjunct professor with Harding, teaching Bible in their online degree program. He also conducts seminars and workshops on spiritual growth, communication, leadership, and personal effectiveness in the U.S. and around the world. He especially enjoys working with universities, young people, churches, and corporations. His first book, Heaven in the Real World, is available through Simon and Schuster publishing. A note from Don and Susan... "We love Atlanta and we love serving with our North Atlanta family. It is such a joy to be a part of a Christ-centered, diverse, community-impacting church. Together with our church family, we have grown in our love for Christ Jesus and our desire to inspire others to give themselves fully to God. Our prayer is that North Atlanta can be an inspiration to everyone we touch."