Don completed Bachelor's Degrees at Ozark Bible College in 1976 and at 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.
He teaches for the Kiamichi School of Preaching, taught for Mid-South Christian College from 1988 to 2020, and also for Ozark Christian College and Arkansas Tech University. He has conducted seminars in 13 states, and as a mental-health missionary has made 43 trips to Russia, China, Cuba, Liberia, India, Iraq, Haiti, the Philippines, Australia, Lebanon, Saint Martin, Argentina, Macedonia, and Egypt. Biblical psychology, Christian counseling, personal wholeness, sexuality, marriage and family life are his areas of specialization. He has directed Cuba Bible Institute in Havana since 2009, and serves on the boards of Christ on Campus and Revival Fires.
Don and Johniece were married in 1970. They have two daughters and three sons, all adults, and six grandchildren. Leisure activities include fishing, swimming, photography, and running. His passion is “Lifestyle Christianity,” Jesus Christ and Scripture applied to everyday life!