Pastor: University City United Methodist Church
Organizations and Certifications:
Western North Carolina Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
Chair of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood Board of the Western North Carolina Conference
Diaconal Board of the Western North Carolina Conference
Conference Committee on Religion and Race, Conference
Western North Carolina Worship Committee
Mission Teams Committee
Adjunct Faculty, Coker College
Certified Interim Ministry Pastor
Chair of the Western North Carolina Conference Justice and Reconciliation Team
Certified Spiritual Director
Teacher/Facilitator in the School of Spiritual Direction, Beyond Borders
Donnell is a graduate of Boston University, Duke University Divinity School (M. Div.), and
Hood Theological Seminary (D. Min).
Spiritual Direction is a way of discerning God’s presence in the midst of life and living. A
Spiritual Director is someone who journeys alongside you as a companion to help you live in the
loving presence of the Creator who deeply desires you.