Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol

Donna Claycomb Sokol is the pastor of Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in downtown Washington, D.C. Since Donna’s appointment to the congregation in July of 2005, the congregation has transitioned from an elderly congregation in decline to a growing congregation composed of many young adults who are seeking to make a vital difference in the heart of the nation’s capital.

Donna earned her undergraduate degree in economics from William Woods University, her Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School, and her Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary. She also holds an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Prior to responding to her call to ministry, Donna served as a White House intern and then spent three years on Capitol Hill, serving on the staffs of a U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senator. She served as the Director of Admissions at Duke Divinity School from 2001-2005 and currently serves as a member of the Duke Divinity School Board of Visitors.

She is the co-author of A New Day in the City (Abingdon, 2017) and regularly speaks about leading change and congregational renewal.