Board

Barry Cordova – Director Spiritual Care Link

Barry, a native of Scottsdale Arizona, began his ministry as a missionary to Jordan in 2000. He served there for 15 years. Barry served at the Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary where he taught discipleship and directed the practical ministry department. Barry also served in a local Baptist church in Jordan for 14 years assisting the pastor and church leaders. Barry mentored students, taught small groups and ministered alongside Arab pastors in a variety of churches. Barry returned to Scottsdale in 2014 to start Spiritual Care Link and currently serves as the director. Barry studied at Arizona Bible College (BA Bible) and Phoenix Seminary (MDiv.) Barry also served on staff at Scottsdale Bible Church from 1997-99.

James R. McDowell – Board Chairman
Principal, McDowell Enterprises, LLC

Jim McDowell has over three decades of experience in real estate sales, acquisition and development. Since arriving in Arizona in 1978, Jim has planned and developed over 35 projects totaling over $200 million throughout the Southwest. Jim has served on the board of Phoenix Seminary. Jim and his three sons use their success in the marketplace as a means to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Neil Montgomery

Neil serves as Sr. Pastor at Grace Point Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Prior to this Neil served as Pastor over Congregational Care at Scottsdale Bible Church for 10 years. Neil also served as lead Pastor at New Heart Community Church in McKinleyville, CA for ten years. Neil has pastored churches in Wisconsin and Canada. Neil has traveled to Jordan two times and served alongside of the pastors and ministries SCL serves and partners with. He is married to his college sweetheart, Karen whom he met while attending Moody Bible Institute in downtown Chicago.

Mark D’Hondt

Mark is originally from Canada and is a retired real estate appraiser. Mark and his wife Cheryl serve at Scottsdale Bible Church in a variety of ministries, as well as local outreaches in Phoenix area. Mark is a Chaplain with Heart to Heart chaplains. Mark also serves as a financial steward at Scottsdale Bible. Mark enjoys leading and teaching men’s bible studies as well as teaching the bible in retirement centers. Mark has made several trips to the Middle East and has served alongside of the pastors and ministries SCL serves and partners with.

Counsel of References

Fred Beasley – Former Missions Pastor Scottsdale Bible Church, OC International

Steve Coffee – President of Christar

Darrell DelHousaye – President Phoenix Seminary

Jamie Rasmussen – Sr. Pastor Scottsdale Bible Church

Mark Dhondt – Real Estate, Financial Steward Scottsdale Bible Church

David Kotter – Principal Integrity Capital, Men Coaching Men Ministry

Dr. Sam Molind – DDS, Director Global Health Relief, CMDA

Dr. Paul Liu – MD Pediatrics Phoenix Children’s Hospital