Donald F. Nori, Sr., 1952-2018.
Don Nori passed into glory April 17, 2018, at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, their 5 sons, and 7 grandchildren.
Don was the founder of Destiny Image Inc., a company dedicated to spreading the Word of God to the nations to inspire a godly generation.
Through his own writings, and by publishing the writings of thousands more, Don leaves behind a legacy of leading believers the world over into a deeper relationship with Christ.
Don Nori Sr, along with his wife Cathy founded Destiny Image Publishers in 1983 in obedience to a visitation of the Lord in the summer of 1982. Beginning in the living room of their small home, it has grown to an internationally respected company represented in every country of the world, in nearly 100 languages, with millions of books distributed. Destiny Image has published more African Americans than any other publisher in history.
Don Nori Sr. wrote more than 20 books of his own over the years. He is a respected Christian philosopher, entrepreneur, consultant and public speaker. He was an international Ambassador of world peace; recipient of the International Golden Rule Award and holds an honorary doctorate from the United Graduate College and Seminary International.
Thom Gardner Bio
Dr. Thom Gardner has ministered as a Bible teacher or pastor since 1986, and is now President of Restored Life Ministries, Inc., a ministry dedicated to spiritual growth and healing. The mission statement includes training and raising up healing teams throughout the body of Christ. Dr. Thom travels internationally speaking and teaching on spiritual formation and intimacy with God. He has authored several books including Healing the Wounded Heart, Relentless love, Living the God-Breathed Life, The Healing Journey, and Everything That Grows.
Dr. Thom holds a Doctor on Ministry focused on Spiritual Formation from Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, Ohio. Dr. Gardner is also adjunct professor of Spiritual Formation at Winebrenner Seminary. He is an adjunct professor of spiritual formation and formational prayer at the Winebrenner campus in Scotland Pennsylvania.
Dr. Thom and Restored Life Ministries also provide individual appointments for formational healing prayer as well as spiritual direction for pastors, couples, and individuals. He is available to lead retreats for the growth and transformation of believers in the body of Christ.
Dr. Thom and his wife, Carol, travel internationally to present practical workshops on marriage, family, and leadership. They equip leaders throughout the body of Christ by leading retreats using his techniques of interactive encounter of the presence of Christ through the scriptures to gain discernment and further spiritual formation.