Daniel grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama (1997) and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2000) in Fort Worth, TX. Daniel joined the FBC staff in August 2020. He previously served as Youth Pastor for 20 years in Johnson City, TN. In that role Daniel also led contemporary worship, family ministry, communication, and equipping ministries. He and his wife, DeAnne, have three sons – Clayton, Carter, and Davis. Daniel enjoys playing guitar, bass, and drums; listening to 80’s music; fantasy sports; watching his sons play baseball; and pulling for the Alabama Crimson Tide.