Dr. Don Bartlette has been an internationally renowned speaker for nearly 50 years. Hundreds of thousands of people have been touched by his Christ-centered messages, most notably his personal testimony of being an Indian child growing up with severe speech and physical handicaps in an environment of poverty, child abuse, family violence, homelessness, racism and alcoholism.

He has shared his story on television and radio, including Focus on the Family and The 700 Club. Dr. Bartlette has spoken at conferences and commencements, State Prayer Breakfasts, and regularly for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; he has received numerous awards throughout his life.

Don and his wife are the parents of seven daughters and one son, Seth, who graduated from Bethel. They have 22 grandchildren and reside in Canton Ohio.