Doug was born in England into a US military family and spent his childhood moving between England, California, Indiana, the Philippines, and Illinois. Those early years—and later his own service in the U.S. Air Force—gave him a deep love for people from many cultures and backgrounds.

He graduated summa cum laude from The Master’s Seminary in Los Angeles and has served in pastoral ministry for nearly forty years. His ministry has taken him to churches in New York, Los Angeles, and London, and he has also worked with Grace to You, the international radio ministry of John MacArthur, as director of pastoral correspondence. Doug has also served on the board of the Martyn Lloyd‑Jones Trust.

Doug and his wife, Royale, have been married for more than forty years. She grew up on Cape Cod and has worked as a registered nurse in labor and delivery, as well as a UCLA‑certified lactation educator. Royale loves welcoming people into their home, encouraging younger women in their walk with Christ, holding babies, taking long walks, and firmly believes chocolate qualifies as a major food group.

Doug and Royale have two sons, two daughters-in-laws and two grandsons, all living in London. When Doug isn’t studying or teaching, he enjoys time with family and friends, good books, meaningful conversations, long walks with his Labrador Retrievers, and trying out new recipes.