Phil & Susy Downer
Phil Downer serves as President of Discipleship Network of America (DNA). DNA is a nationwide network of people committed to following Christ’s life of winning and discipling others to become disciple makers. The spiritual reproductive ministry of DNA flows out of the lives of people focused on Christ in their work, marriage, family, neighborhood and church. In April 2007 the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries gave DNA MINISTRY OF THE YEAR Award, presented to Phil and Paul Downer by Steve Farrar, Pat Morley, and Rick Kingham.
A popular speaker at men’s events, Phil also speaks at couples events with Susy, his wife of 35 years, and at family conferences with his six children. He is the author of Eternal Impact: Investing in the Lives of Others, A Father’s Reward – Raising Your Children to Walk in the Truth, and Brave, Strong, and Tender – a book that details how this Viet Nam veteran learned to transfer his leadership from the battlefield to his home, his law practice, and eventually to running a nationwide ministry. He and Susy are coauthors with David and Theresa Ferguson of Unlimited Partnership: Building Intimacy & Teamwork Into Your Marriage. Phil is also the editor and coauthor of Effective Men’s Ministry, published by Zondervan.
A former machine gunner who served in Viet Nam with the United States Marine Corps in 1967 and 1968, Phil received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in 1972 and a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1975. Phil was a successful lawyer before being led to Christ and discipled by fellow professionals. He left his position as one of the senior partners of a 50-attorney law firm, with offices in Atlanta, Washington, Dallas, and San Diego, to serve as President of CBMC for a decade. Phil is on the Steering Committee of the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries, a former elder of his church, and a member of CBMC.
Susy, also an attorney, served as Assistant Corporate Secretary and legal counsel for Delta Air Lines for ten years. She resigned her position in 1985, to devote full time to their children whom she has homeschooled throughout their education. Abigail graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School, and lives with her husband in New York City. Paul has degrees in Business and Bible from Bryan College. In addition to serving as Director of Operations for DNA, he speaks with Phil or singly. Matthew is an officer in the Marines, living in California with his wife while he goes through training school. Anna graduated from Bryan College this year and joined DNA to head the women’s arm of the ministry. Joshua graduated from Harvard College in June and was married this summer. He and his wife are going to graduate school. Susanna (16) continues to study in the Downer Homeschool.
To discuss a conference, Phil can be reached at PhilDowner@DNAministries.org. The website is www.DNAministies.org.
BIOGRAPHY OF PHIL DOWNER
Phil Downer served as one of the senior partners in a 50-attorney law firm having offices in Atlanta, Washington, Dallas, and San Diego. In addition to his trial practice, he has written and lectured extensively on the topic of trial practice and litigation, and co-authored the book, Condominium and Homeowner Association Litigation.
A popular speaker at men’s events, Phil also speaks at couples events with Susy, his wife of 38 years, and at family conferences with his six children. He is the author of Eternal Impact: Investing in the Lives of Others, A Father’s Reward, Optimize Your Marriage, and Brave, Strong and Tender – a book that details how this Viet Nam veteran learned to transfer his leadership from the battlefield to his home, his law practice, and eventually to running a nationwide non-profit organization. He served as president of CBMC for a decade. He and Susy are also co-authors with Dave and Teresa Ferguson of Unlimited Partnership: Building Intimacy & Teamwork Into Your Marriage. Phil is also the editor and coauthor of Effective Men’s Ministry, published in 2001 by Zondervan.
A former machine gunner who served in Viet Nam with the United States Marine Corps (1967-1968), Phil received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in 1972, and a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1975.
Susy, also an attorney, served as Assistant Corporate Secretary and legal counsel for Delta Air Lines for ten years. She resigned her position in 1985, to devote full time to their children whom she has homeschooled throughout their education. Abigail graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School, and lives with her husband in New York City. Paul has degrees in Business and Bible from Bryan College. In addition to serving as Director of Operations for DNA, he speaks with Phil or singly. Matthew is an officer in the Marines, living in California with his wife while he goes through training school. Anna graduated from Bryan College this year and joined DNA to head the women’s arm of the ministry. Joshua graduated from Harvard College in June and was married this summer. He and his wife are going to graduate school. Susanna (16) continues to study in the Downer Homeschool.
Phil Downer is currently President of DNA and can be reached at Phil@Downer.org.