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Graduation to Glory
Dr. Don Green
June 5, 1928 -- February 9, 2022
I have been a very privileged man from my earliest years as a Christian, in that I have had the honor of spending much time with my heroes. One of those heroes in the faith is Dr. Don Green. I believe he may be the greatest prayer warrior I have ever known.
I remember well the first time I held a meeting for him. After we had a bite of supper on Saturday evening, we headed to the church, where he knelt and prayed in every pew in the auditorium, asking God to do a mighty work the next day. And God did move in those services in answer to prayer. The power of God was heavy and there was great conviction and great movement in the invitations.
Getting acquainted with Brother Green, I was immediately impressed with his God-consciousness and his meticulous care concerning every move he made to be sure that he did not offend the Lord with the smallest thing. His walk with God was and still is very apparent and very convicting to this younger preacher. I am no longer a young preacher, but I am just as impressed with Brother Green’s prayer life and walk with God today as I was then.
When it comes to his person, Brother Green personifies what Brother Hyles described in his book on Blue Denim and Lace. He is as tough and rugged as the denim, yet as kind and gracious and tender-hearted as the lace. He truly hates sin while he truly loves the sinner. He is a hard preacher with a soft heart and great compassion. He is one of the most humble and unassuming men I have ever known. There is no pride and presumption, just a deep-rooted sincerity and honesty that is both uncommon and powerful.
I thank God for the day that our paths crossed many years ago, and I am so thankful for the powerful influence that his holy life, his walk with God, and his fervent prayer life have had on me. I count it a special blessing that my name has been on his prayer list for many years.
I am grateful to God that I can call this giant of the faith my friend, and I treasure every moment that I have had the pleasure of being in his presence. When he passed by and cast his shadow over me, it changed my life forever.
Though it’s been a mere few days since his passing, already I feel the absence of his daily intercession. Oh, may we challenge and raise up a host of prayer warriors to fill the huge void that he leaves in taking God’s servants before the throne of grace.
--Dr. Dennis Corle
Pastor Donald Lewis Green, who was born June 5, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, died on February 9, 2022 at 93 years of age. He went peacefully to sleep and awoke in the land where one never grows old!
Dr. Green is survived by his wife, Faye Green and leaves behind four sons: Tim Green (Sandy), John Green (Tina), Dan Green (Trishe), Jim Green (Terri).
He was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred A. Green who went to Heaven in March 1975, his son, Steve, and his daughter, Mary Gray (husband John).
He is also survived by scores of loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Also, several nieces and nephews and their children and the grandchildren of those dear relatives.
Preacher Green loved his family deeply and they all knew it. Over 40 of Dr. Green’s family are
involved in full time ministry as pastors, evangelists, assistant ministers and instructors in religion.
Don Green graduated from Elsie High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Bible Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, a Doctorate from Luther Rice Seminary in Georgia and a Doctor of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist College, Pontiac, Michigan.
Pastor Green, upon graduation from seminary pastored the First Baptist Church of West Branch, Michigan for four years, he then was the pastor’s assistant and Sunday School superintendent of the
great Berea Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida for almost two years.
Brother Green came with his wife and three boys to Lansing, Michigan in August of 1955 and pastored Parker Memorial Baptist Church for 62 years. The impact of Dr. Green’s ministry in Lansing, reverberated from the homes of the unknown through a city-wide bus ministry that brought 1,000s of underprivileged children to hear the Gospel; to the halls of the Capitol in Lansing, as politicians sought votes and the
occasional mayor that visited Parker Memorial over the decades.
Not only did he pastor at Parker Memorial but Brother Green traveled extensively and preached in revivals and conferences across America. He took one trip that circled the Globe, preaching in various nations with missionaries their church supported. He made dozens of trips to many countries, preaching the Gospel of Christ to unnumbered churches, and in evangelistic crusades. After retiring Dr. Green continued to preach in various places until his health began to deteriorate.
In the 70’s under his direction, the church began a large printing ministry, printing Bibles in various languages, Christian books, and other helps to promote the Gospel and reach souls for Christ. God has
blessed this endeavor with literally millions of pieces of literature, New Testaments and whole Bibles constantly being sent around the world.
Dr. Green also enjoyed deer hunting, Detroit Tigers baseball and dessert! He enjoyed humorous stories and could tell them from a vast memory bank of ones that tickled his funny bone. The family will be burying all his ‘corny’ with him!
Brother Green loved his family, friends and faith flock. His extensive prayer list and hours spent in that divine service are legendary and to the benefit of thousands.
The celebration of his life, labors and the Lord that saved him and he served will take place at: Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, February 15 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be designated to the Printshop’s New Building Fund in his memory. The service will be live streamed at www.PMBCLansing.org. Donations can be given online at:
www.PMBCLansing.org/give
or sent to
Parker Memorial Baptist Church
1902 E. Cavanaugh Rd.
Lansing, Michigan 48910
(517) 882-2280
Dr. Don Green
June 5, 1928 -- February 9, 2022
I have been a very privileged man from my earliest years as a Christian, in that I have had the honor of spending much time with my heroes. One of those heroes in the faith is Dr. Don Green. I believe he may be the greatest prayer warrior I have ever known.
I remember well the first time I held a meeting for him. After we had a bite of supper on Saturday evening, we headed to the church, where he knelt and prayed in every pew in the auditorium, asking God to do a mighty work the next day. And God did move in those services in answer to prayer. The power of God was heavy and there was great conviction and great movement in the invitations.
Getting acquainted with Brother Green, I was immediately impressed with his God-consciousness and his meticulous care concerning every move he made to be sure that he did not offend the Lord with the smallest thing. His walk with God was and still is very apparent and very convicting to this younger preacher. I am no longer a young preacher, but I am just as impressed with Brother Green’s prayer life and walk with God today as I was then.
When it comes to his person, Brother Green personifies what Brother Hyles described in his book on Blue Denim and Lace. He is as tough and rugged as the denim, yet as kind and gracious and tender-hearted as the lace. He truly hates sin while he truly loves the sinner. He is a hard preacher with a soft heart and great compassion. He is one of the most humble and unassuming men I have ever known. There is no pride and presumption, just a deep-rooted sincerity and honesty that is both uncommon and powerful.
I thank God for the day that our paths crossed many years ago, and I am so thankful for the powerful influence that his holy life, his walk with God, and his fervent prayer life have had on me. I count it a special blessing that my name has been on his prayer list for many years.
I am grateful to God that I can call this giant of the faith my friend, and I treasure every moment that I have had the pleasure of being in his presence. When he passed by and cast his shadow over me, it changed my life forever.
Though it’s been a mere few days since his passing, already I feel the absence of his daily intercession. Oh, may we challenge and raise up a host of prayer warriors to fill the huge void that he leaves in taking God’s servants before the throne of grace.
--Dr. Dennis Corle
Pastor Donald Lewis Green, who was born June 5, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, died on February 9, 2022 at 93 years of age. He went peacefully to sleep and awoke in the land where one never grows old!
Dr. Green is survived by his wife, Faye Green and leaves behind four sons: Tim Green (Sandy), John Green (Tina), Dan Green (Trishe), Jim Green (Terri).
He was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred A. Green who went to Heaven in March 1975, his son, Steve, and his daughter, Mary Gray (husband John).
He is also survived by scores of loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Also, several nieces and nephews and their children and the grandchildren of those dear relatives.
Preacher Green loved his family deeply and they all knew it. Over 40 of Dr. Green’s family are
involved in full time ministry as pastors, evangelists, assistant ministers and instructors in religion.
Don Green graduated from Elsie High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Bible Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, a Doctorate from Luther Rice Seminary in Georgia and a Doctor of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist College, Pontiac, Michigan.
Pastor Green, upon graduation from seminary pastored the First Baptist Church of West Branch, Michigan for four years, he then was the pastor’s assistant and Sunday School superintendent of the
great Berea Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida for almost two years.
Brother Green came with his wife and three boys to Lansing, Michigan in August of 1955 and pastored Parker Memorial Baptist Church for 62 years. The impact of Dr. Green’s ministry in Lansing, reverberated from the homes of the unknown through a city-wide bus ministry that brought 1,000s of underprivileged children to hear the Gospel; to the halls of the Capitol in Lansing, as politicians sought votes and the
occasional mayor that visited Parker Memorial over the decades.
Not only did he pastor at Parker Memorial but Brother Green traveled extensively and preached in revivals and conferences across America. He took one trip that circled the Globe, preaching in various nations with missionaries their church supported. He made dozens of trips to many countries, preaching the Gospel of Christ to unnumbered churches, and in evangelistic crusades. After retiring Dr. Green continued to preach in various places until his health began to deteriorate.
In the 70’s under his direction, the church began a large printing ministry, printing Bibles in various languages, Christian books, and other helps to promote the Gospel and reach souls for Christ. God has
blessed this endeavor with literally millions of pieces of literature, New Testaments and whole Bibles constantly being sent around the world.
Dr. Green also enjoyed deer hunting, Detroit Tigers baseball and dessert! He enjoyed humorous stories and could tell them from a vast memory bank of ones that tickled his funny bone. The family will be burying all his ‘corny’ with him!
Brother Green loved his family, friends and faith flock. His extensive prayer list and hours spent in that divine service are legendary and to the benefit of thousands.
The celebration of his life, labors and the Lord that saved him and he served will take place at: Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, February 15 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be designated to the Printshop’s New Building Fund in his memory. The service will be live streamed at www.PMBCLansing.org. Donations can be given online at:
www.PMBCLansing.org/give
or sent to
Parker Memorial Baptist Church
1902 E. Cavanaugh Rd.
Lansing, Michigan 48910
(517) 882-2280
