Sims, Donald David: - Donald David Sims grew up in a family of seven children in Nashville, Tennessee. Following high school, he attended Harris School of Advertising Art. He then attended East Tennessee State University where he earned a B.S. degree in Art Education. He spent thirteen years doing graphic design in retail advertising. Deciding to take a new path, he chose the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree. Donald served thirteen years in pastoral ministry, followed by secular work and writing.