Danny Griffin was born in Rochester, New York in 1936. He was raised in South Carolina and Florida. His father, grandfather, and uncle were all Baptist ministers. His father was a minister for almost 70 years. His mother was a school teacher for over 50 years. He graduated from DuBose Academy in Zellwood, Florida. He received a B.A. degree from Ouachita University, a M.Div. degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and a Th.D. degree from Trinity Seminary in Evansville, Indiana. Danny has been a pastor and working with people since his senior year of seminary. He has ministered in various capacities from San Antonio, TX to Charlotte, NC. In 1972 Danny and fifty dedicated men and women, founded Carolina Christian Ministries, Inc., which served as the parent organization of Carolina Christian Fellowship, Carolina Christian Child Development Center, and Carolina Christian Day School. Danny is married to Diane Bennett Griffin. Together they have six children - his, hers and theirs. They enjoy a wonderfully blended grace family. Danny's hobbies are electronics, motorcycles, music, and writing. His personal ministry is Spiritual Maintenance, a ministry of discipleship through writing, teaching, and one on one sharing of spiritual principles. He is currently pastor of Grace Fellowship in Charlotte, North Carolina.