Donnie S. Barnes, Th.D. is an author and minister among the churches of Christ. Born in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, and reared in Bridgeport, Alabama, he holds a:
• Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from David Lipscomb College (Lipscomb University)
• Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree from The University of Tennessee School of Social Work
• Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) degree from Trinity Theological Seminary
He has taught at Freed-Hardeman University, where he served as Director of Social Work and Chairman of the Department of Family and Social Services, and Lipscomb University.