Don grew up in a pastor's home and committed his life to the Lord for full-time ministry at a campfire service at Camp Clear Lake in Washington State when he was 13 years old. He graduated from Grace College (BA), Grace Theological Seminary (MDiv), and CGBCI Schools of Theology (DMin). Don has served as a pastor in Grace Brethren churches for more than 50 years (Spokane, WA; West Kittanning, PA; Ashland, OH; Sunnyside, WA; and Ankenytown, OH). After retirement, he joined the staff of Galion GBC as an associate pastor and continues to serve there currently. He taught in local CGBCI Schools of Theology for over 25 years. Don and his wife, Joyce, have been married for 57 years. They have three grown daughters: Beth Farner, Michelle (Bryan) Barlitt, and Melissa (Brian) Kelley, and five grandchildren.