"Descended from generations of Southern preachers, Donnie Earl is now a preacher himself, though a different breed…" -Katherine Marsh from the article "Son of a Preacher Man," Rolling Stone Magazine
"Donnie Earl is progressive… young… hip…" -Mara Shalhoup from the article "The Young Shepherd," Creative Loafing
His family founded the Cathedral at Chapel Hill in 1960. The Paulks have always been known for their ministry of restoration. For more than 47 years, the Cathedral has opened its doors to people from every walk of life. This has served as the foundation of who D.E. is today.
D.E. Paulk not only serves as Senior Pastor of the Cathedral at Chapel Hill, he is also the founder of the Pro-Love Organization (www.pro-love.org) which is an inclusive initiative purposed to bring people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds together. The Pro-Love Organization hosts a yearly march in the city of Atlanta that unites: Jew and Muslim, Gay and Straight, Atheist and Christian, and all others… D.E. believes the Pro-Love Movement is part of the continuation of Dr. King's dream.
Paulk holds a Bachelor of Theology degree and has been the recipient of numerous community, civic and service awards. He has authored several books including Finding Sacred in the Secular, Destroying Religion… Establishing the Kingdom, Looking for Dad, and has an upcoming release entitled I Don't Know… The Way of Knowing.
D.E. Paulk makes his home in suburban Atlanta along with his wife, Brandi, and children, Esther and Micah.
