Don graduated from Ozark Bible College in 1976 and from Oral Roberts University in 1981. In 1987 he completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) at Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology in La Mirada, California. Dr. Ott is a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a frequent speaker at church and professional conferences.
He currently teaches for Mid-South Christian College in Memphis, Tennessee and has taught for Ozark Christian College and Arkansas Tech University. He has conducted seminars in 13 states, and has made 20 short-term mission trips to Russia, China, Cuba, Liberia, India, Iraq, Haiti, the Philippines, and Australia with an emphasis on marriage and family life and equipping pastoral counselors.
Don and his wife Johniece were married in 1970. They have two daughters and three sons, all adults, and two grandchildren. Leisure activities include fishing, swimming, running, photography, and SCUBA diving. His passion is “Lifestyle Christianity,” Jesus Christ and Scripture applied to everyday life!