Pastor Doug Davis

Doug Davis, Jr., son of Douglas and Betty Davis, was born in Henderson, Texas on May 10, 1953. Doug’s musical talent and ability began to reveal itself very early in his life.

He began playing the piano in church at age 12. His developing talent was soon noticed by his instructors who arranged for him to perform for Texas Governor, John Connelly. At about the same time, he began his formal musical training with Dr. Eleanor Morse Hall, a noted professor at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He also began receiving invitations to perform at Camp Meetings, Youth Camps and conventions. At age 17 he was the featured piano player for the General Conference of the United Pentecostal Church, International. He continued to serve in this distinctive capacity for several years.

In January 1976, at the age of 22, Doug became the Dean of Music at Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis, Missouri. At the same time, he founded the “Doug Davis Trio”, a noted gospel singing group that toured nationally for seven years. This group recorded several albums which received substantial air time on national radio stations and appeared on several top-ten listening charts. Doug also began his composing career, authoring more than 100 gospel songs over the next ten years. Many of his songs were performed and recorded by various gospel artists and groups.

In 1977, he became the Dean of Music at Kent Christian College in Dover, Delaware. For the next twenty-one years, Doug developed and refined the music curriculum of the school, supervised the Music Department teaching staff, conducted numerous concert tours for the schools musical performing groups, and produced ten musical albums. During this time, he was also invited to direct the Kent College Choir at one of the inaugural celebrations for President George Bush.

Expanding his ministerial gifts, Doug also accepted a call to pulpit ministry. He began preaching and teaching at various church services, conferences and seminars. He also ministered in various official capacities for the UPCI. He served two terms as Children’s Camp Director for the New York State District and two terms as the District Youth President for the Metro NY District, breaking the existing records for fund raising during both terms.

Doug married Vickie Haymon of Leesville, Louisiana in 1979. An outstanding soloist in her own right, Vickie multiplies the ministerial talent and ability of the Davis family. She is also the Office Manager and Special Projects Director of Bethel.

In 1982 Doug became the Associate Pastor of Bethel United Pentecostal Church. In this capacity he directs and oversees all administrative operations of the church, directs the development of new ministries, and oversees the training of new leaders within the church. He is also the principal Bible Teacher on the church ministry staff.

Doug also continues to serve as the Music Minister of Bethel. He founded and directs the 90-voice Bethel Choir which has won numerous awards and citations. In August of 2000 he was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Tri-State Music Association for recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of gospel music. He and his wife, Vickie are frequently sought singers and ministers at various conventions, seminars and conferences around the world.