Don Watern

Salem Church of God - Clayton, OH

Don Watern serves as a coach with Intern Academy and as the Children’s Pastor at Salem Church of God in Clayton, Ohio. He is passionate about mentoring and discipling the next generation of church leaders, helping them pursue Jesus and step confidently into their ministry calling. With a Master’s in Education from Grand Canyon University, Don brings both pastoral experience and a strong foundation in teaching to his coaching role.

Don and his wife Shannon have been married for 24 years. They are proud parents to two young adults: Maddy, age 19 and Max, 22. His greatest joy is seeing young people—including his own children—grow in their faith, discover their purpose, and boldly follow Jesus.