Doug and Lori, his wife, both grew up in Meridian, Mississippi and entered into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as young children. They married in 1983 and began an eight year career in the Marine Corps where Doug flew the AV-8B Harrier. In 1987, Doug was flying on a low-level training mission and had a birdstrike. A five-pound turkey buzzard crashed through his windscreen, critically injuring him and severely damaging the plane. After this near-fatal mishap, the Lord provided Doug with many opportunities to share his testimony. In 1991, they moved on to a new career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Jacksonville, Florida. While in the FBI, Doug worked on drug investigations, the surveillance team, and the S.W.A.T. team. This job offered great opportunities to share the Gospel with F.C.A. groups and many civic organizations. As a stay at home Mom, Lori became involved in the leadership of a ministry called Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), which has given her many opportunities to minister and speak to women. In September 1994, Doug took vacation time from his job with the FBI and traveled to Russia on a short-term mission trip sponsored by East West Ministries, Intl. This trip changed their lives. They both sensed God's call to full time ministry and in Jan. 1995, Doug joined East-West Ministries, Intl. Doug has spoken to people around the world about Christian Spirituality as it relates to daily life. Known internationally for his freshness, authenticity, and cultural sensitivity, he has spoken to thousands of people through radio, television, and evangelistic events. Doug shares how people can experience a personal faith in God as he shares God's truth in the language of today. He has a great love for God and a great love for people. His personal and practical messages are Biblical and relevant.

Doug believes strongly in the local church and partners with other ministries as a resource for reaching the world with the Good News of the Gospel. Doug's primary ministry is to his wife, Lori, and to serving his five children, Russ, Sarah, Ryan, Kate, and Ellie. Lori shares her own journey of faith as she speaks to women's groups around the country. She also serves and speaks as a field representative for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) International. The McCarys make their home in The Woodlands, Texas.