Dr. Donald Washington is a native of Columbus, Ohio. He was educated in the Columbus Public School System. Following graduation from East High School, Reverend Washington entered into the Army and graduated with honors as Trainee of The Cycle. After basic training, Reverend Washington entered into N.C.O.A. (Non-Commissioned Officers Academy) and graduated top 10 in his class and was promoted to Sergeant E-5. Reverend Washington completed his Paratrooper training and Ranger School at Fort Benning Georgia. In 1968 Dr. Washington completed a tour of duty in the Republic of Viet Nam as a forward observer where he received the Bronze Star, Air Medal and Purple Heart. In 1969 he served as Drill Sergeant until he was honorably discharged in August 1970 from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Dr. Donald J. Washington was employed by the American Hospital Supply Corporation in 1971 as a Transportation Manager. He left his position in 1983 to go into the ministry full time. Reverend Washington received his higher education from the Aenon Bible College (Dp., Th.G) and Trinity Seminary (B.R.E) of Newburg Indiana.

Dr. Washington chaired the Building Committee which was responsible for the building of the Church’s 1 million dollar facility which houses two Charter Schools. Dr. Donald J. Washington is currently serving as Pastor of the Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church.