Dr. Mike McDaniel is the founding pastor of Grace Point Church in Northwest Arkansas. A native of the area, Mike, his wife, Lori, and their three children launched this purposeful, intentional church. Since its successful launch they have planted multiple other churches in the area and around the world. Before starting the church in Arkansas, Mike and his family served as church developers with the International Mission Board (IMB) in the Republic of Zambia in southern Africa. He has a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. McDaniel is also a Certified Crossfit level 1 Trainer.