Prior to establishing Grace Covenant Church of Brookland in Washington, DC. (GCC Brookland), he served as the Executive Director of the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation. Donnell travels internationally speaking and equipping numerous organizations including churches, corporations, and universities. He has been featured on Washington Post radio and various local television stations.
Through character coaching and leadership development, he has equipped numerous collegiate and professional athletic teams including Howard University, American University, Florida State University, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Washington Football Team. A native of Washington, DC, Donnell has a passion for God and people. While he continues to lead GCC Brookland, he has also helped to establish churches in Philadelphia, PA, and Phoenix, AZ. Donnell serves on the Every Nation North American Leadership Team (NALT) and is engaged in restoring manhood in our generation through the GreatMan Movement.
He and his wife, Marianne, have five adult children - one son Jonathan and his lovely wife Danielle, four daughters Moriah, Gabriella, Serena, and Micaiah, and one granddaughter Zoe. He enjoys biking and good food!
