BIRTHDATE: February 13, 1948
BIRTHPLACE: Elmira, New York
HOMETOWN: Odessa, New York

COLLEGE:
1980 Graduate
Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
DEGREE: Associate in Biblical Studies

1993 Graduate
Christian International College
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
DEGREE: Bachelor of Theology

CONTINUED STUDIES:
Masters in Christian Counseling Program
International Seminary


ORDAINED:
1983
Church of the Nazarene
Clovis, New Mexico
1994
International Ministerial Fellowship
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2004

MINISTRIES:
PASTOR-EVANGELIST AND INTERNET OUTREACH MINISTRY
09/2000 to Present
Sonlight Ministries of New Mexico
Tijeras, New Mexico

PASTOR
09/97 to 12/98
Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene
Mt. Erie, Illinois

PASTOR
1992-1997
Sonlight Home Fellowship Ministries
Arundel, Maine

PASTOR
1987-1989 Saco-Biddeford Church of the Nazarene
Saco, Maine

PASTOR
1983-1987
Watkins Glen Church of the Nazarene
Watkins Glen, New York

PASTOR/CHURCH PLANTER
1981 to 1983
Silver City Church of the Nazarene
Silver City, New Mexico

PASTOR/CHURCH PLANTER
1980 to 1981
Farmington Church of the Nazarene
Aloha, Oregon

RELATED MINISTRY EXPERIENCES:
1995 to 1997 Wells Church of the Nazarene
Wells, Maine
Evangelsim and Outreach, Adult Sunday School Teacher,
Church Board: Steward and Treasurer
Praise and Worship Music Ministry Team Leader
Other Teaching and Preaching as Needed

MINISTRY TALENTS AND SKILLS:
Pastor, Preacher, Teacher, Visitation,
Evangelism, Discipleship, Pastoral Counseling, Guitar, Singer-Song writer, etc.

HONORS:
Various awards and recognition for
Church planting, Sunday school and
Church Growth

BI-VOCATIONAL EXPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS:
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER AND CICULATION ROUTES
Journal Tribune
Biddeford, Maine
1989 to 1997

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Watkins Glen Central School District
Watkins Glen, New York
1983 to 1987

HOUSE PAINTING, TRUCK DRIVING, SCHOOL BUS DRIVING (APPROX. 10 YEARS),
RETAIL SALES, FARM LABORERS, ETC.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
Amateur (Ham) Radio, Guitar-Song Writing and Singing,
Computer, Camping, Fishing, Cycling, Hiking

REFERENCES: SPECIAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION:

Letter From Rev. G. Grant Swank

Comments Regarding Don's Service as a Consultant for America Online

MORE REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

STATEMENT:

I believe in doing the very best at whatever I commit myself to. I practice integrity of service and faithfulness to whatever task that I am involved in. I believe that any job worth doing is a job worth doing right, whether this involves my service in Christian ministry or other employment or community commitments. I have never been the type of person that someone has had to stand over to see that a task is being completed. I work well independently. I am keenly aware that we are to give account of our stewardship to the Lord as to how we have utilized our gifts and talents that He has entrusted us with. As such, I am committed to excellence, as much as is within my ability to do so.

I moved to New Mexico to help and encourage my mom, who just turned 84 as of this update, due to health problems. So I took a job at America Online as a consultant. Mom is actually doing much better now. I am currently available for pulpit supply, home Bible study fellowships, various forms of evangelism, and possibly even a new pastorate within driving distance of our current location, near Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am privileged to play guitar and sing, as well as write gospel and praise and worship ministry music. I am also teaching a home fellowship Bible study. One of our fine church families is hosting the group in their home in Edgewood, NM. My family is currently attending East Mountain Calvary Chapel where we enjoy an excellent fellowship where Pastor Terry Milford leads an excellent ministry.

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