The 2019 Legacy Banquet Program

Prior to coming to Cedarville, Don earned a diploma from Word of Life Bible Institute in 1984. After completing his bachelor’s degree at Cedarville, he went on to earn his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1992. He is currently completing his D.Min. in strategic leadership from Lancaster Bible College & Graduate School/Capital Seminary. Since 2011, Don has served as Executive Director of Word of Life Fellowship. Word of Life is committed to seeing each generation reach their generation for Christ. The ministry extends to 74 countries with 1,850 staff and missionaries engaged in youth and family camps, student ministries in local churches, and Bible institutes. Don previously served at Word of Life as Assistant to the Director, Word of Life International Ministries Division (1992–1997); Vice President, Word of Life International Ministries Division (1997–2008), and Director of Word of Life Fellowship (2006–2011). He has been Chairman and President of the Board of Directors, Word of Life Fellowship and Chairman and President of the Governing Board, Word of Life Bible Institutes since 2011. He has ministered in local churches, youth events, conferences, and university campuses in 70-plus countries since 1992. He has also been a member of the Board of Trustees for Cedarville University since 2014. Don was named the Word of Life Institute’s Alumnus of the Year in 2011. He was also awarded honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees by Tennessee Temple University (2012) and Davis College (2013). When asked for words of wisdom or advice he would pass on to fellow alumni, Don cites words he heard from Dr. Howard Hendricks as Don transitioned to his current role: “Lie low, exalt Christ.” For Don, there is nothing more fulfilling than living for God’s glory and pointing people to His Son, Jesus Christ. Don and his wife, Darla (Cline) ’89, have four children: Alyssa, Jonathan ’18, Justin ’19, and Ashlyn. "God is doing amazing things through the people who give. I may never meet those who give, but I know God will be faithful with the gifts and that those gifts will change lives." —Jeff Smith '20 "Cedarville challenges us to do everything for the glory of God. I will carry that mentality with me in life. I wouldn't be able to come to the University if it weren't for the generous people who have given so my tuition could be more affordable. I thank you, the donors, for the opportunity to be able to come to this wonderful University that I now call home." —Trey Henderson '23