About DOUG HANKS
Doug Hanks is a songwriter, worship leader, and retired teacher living in southern California with his wife, Mary. He earned a M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. He served a Director of Evangelism for Artists in Christian Testimony and served as both Worship Pastor and Senior Pastor of New Hope Community Church in Alta Loma, CA. Doug also taught middle school for 20 years and survived it. He has a bit of music on streaming platforms and cultivates bonsai trees. He would have two cats in the yard, but he is allergic to cats. A Tree Firmly Planted ©2026 Douglas Hanks. All rights reserved.