Diana Davis was born in Fort Worth TX, graduated from Dallas Baptist University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. As a minister's wife, she served with her husband, Steve, in Texas churches over thirty years, Baptist state executive in Indiana, and Southern Baptist North American Mission Board Vice President.
In Christian circles, Diana's known as the "idea lady," and her goal in life is to help Christians shine brightly for God. As a popular speaker for Christian women's conferences and gatherings, Diana has written over one thousand published columns of her syndicated column, "Fresh Ideas." Her "Fresh Ideas" column and feature articles have been published in magazines and Baptist state publications. She's also written regular feature articles for Baptist Press, Let's Worship Magazine, Rick Warren's Pastors.Com, Deacon Magazine, Open Windows and many other Christian publications.
Diana's five published books focus on ideas for church leaders:
- Across the Street and Around the world, co-written with daughter, Autumn Wall, offering hundreds of missions ideas.
- Six Simple Steps (New Hope Publishers 2014) tips for pastors' wives
- Deacon Wives (B&H Publishers) encourages wives of deacons
- Fresh Ideas for Women's Ministry (B&H Publishers) for leaders of church women's groups
- Fresh Ideas--1000 Ways to Grow a Thriving and Energetic Church (B&H) for church leaders.
Diana and her husband, Steve, have seven grandchildren and are recently retired in Pensacola FL.