Leadership comes in all forms and sizes, but the results are the same. Leaders influence behavior and make a difference in people’s lives. Profiling leaders reveals a diverse combination of traits, but changing lives is a common theme.

Leader Profile

Donald Myers

Leadership focuses less on self and more on others. Donald Myers models a servant style he refers to as shepherding leadership. One could argue that Donald does not lead worship but rather leads people in worship. For 18 years, he has served with Pastor Mike Trimble at Kirby Free Will Baptist Church in Flat Rock, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. While Donald served on the national stage for several years, leading youth and adults in worship at the national convention, his heart for music beats in the local church, where he most desires to serve.

Donald cultivates the people around him into more Christ-like individuals. He humbly acknowledges, “Right from the beginning, over 17 years ago, God surrounded us with talented people. The worship ministry at Kirby has not been master-minded by me.”

When asked what he hopes God does with him in the future (other than the obvious), Donald replied, “I don’t know how to answer that. I just want to please Him today, and then tomorrow wake up and do it all again to bring God glory.”

Born in Kun San, South Korea, Donald had opportunity to visit various parts of the world and the United States before God placed him at Kirby. The adventure continues as he and his wife Amy enjoy kayaking down the Huron River and eating barbeque at the Bootleg or Bone Heads restaurants.

He and Amy have two kids—Abigail who they describe as a “mini-Amy” and Austin who is a “mini-Don.” As worship pastor, Don balances ministry and family well, and he and Amy love doing life together as best friends.

Donald, You are a great leader!

Get to Know Donald...

What is your one indulgence? Hoffman’s Super Sharp Cheddar Cheese

What is your biggest failure? Investing in real estate in 2006

What are you reading right now?

• God’s Passion for His Glory by John Piper
  

• The Real Win by Colt McCoy and Matt Carter
  

What are your top three books (other than the Bible)?

• The Heart of the Artist by Rory Noland
  

• Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
  

• Called to Worship by Vernon Whaley
  

Describe your quiet time. "I love being in God’s creation, listening to my iPod, praying, reading, and journaling. As a staff, we read through the One-Year Bible each year." 

Paper or Plastic Questions

• Mountains or Ocean? Ocean
  

• Music or Talk Radio? Talk Radio (from a worship pastor)
  

• Coke or Pepsi? Coke
  

• Facebook, Email, twitter, or texting? Texting
  

• Mac or PC? PC
  

• Socks or house shoes? Socks