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The oldest of six children, Darien was raised in Santa Clara, CA by a hard-nosed coach/engineer father and a soft-hearted mom. He was indoctrinated as an athlete/competitor at an early age, he played football in college and earned tryouts with a few NFL teams, but serious knee injuries cut short his career. He worked for IBM for 23 years as a manager, systems analyst, auditor, and marketing representative. Upon retiring in 1994 he focused on coaching, sports training, and instructing Shotokan Karate.
Before salvation, his story was one of regret and destruction. With his life as an athlete long over and corporate career winding down, he had become depressed and discouraged. He sought significance in material possessions, sexual immoralities, gambling, drinking, and brawling.
He was divorced, angry, and spiraling out of control. “If God had not sent a man to come alongside me at that time, I am sure I would have ended up killing myself.”
After retiring from IBM Corp., he started ‘As Iron Sharpens Iron Ministry’ in 1994. In 1998, he was named executive director of a teen substance abuse rehabilitation program which led to a full-time calling to ministry. In 2006, he graduated from Phoenix Seminary with a Masters-Divinity in Biblical Leadership. He has been a Pastor at two churches in Scottsdale and is currently a Pastor and Executive Director of Heart to Heart Christian Chaplaincy Program in Scottsdale Arizona.
He is married to Kellie, the love of his life, and has two grown adult children and three grandchildren. Darien loves being with his wife, family, and friends. He is passionate about studying and teaching God’s Word and ministry. He loves to fly-fish, which he tries to do as much as God will allow.
“My life has been filled with high ups and low downs, yet God has always been faithful and shown me great mercies. I love the Lord and am forever grateful to His grace by which He saved a loser like me.”
Bill Jacoby is married to Shelley since 1995. They live in Paradise Valley, Arizona with their two sons Liam and Graham. Bill and his wife founded and led the Strong Families enrichment class and have attended Scottsdale Bible since 2000. Bill serves on the board of Arizona Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Men Coaching Men Ministry and other organizations such as the Desert Botanical Garden and New Way Academy. Bill and his business partner operate landscape design, installation and maintenance companies in Scottsdale and San Diego.
Stephen Harrison is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Exeter Financial. Mr. Harrison and team provide High Net Worth individuals, families, and related entities with comprehensive and integrated wealth management services which include strategic planning, investment consulting, alternative investment strategies, single stock risk management, and estate and tax planning through professional intermediaries.
Prior to becoming a founding member of Exeter Financial, Mr. Harrison served as Managing Director, Private Wealth Management at Friedman, Billings, Ramsey (FBR). Prior to his tenure at FBR, Mr. Harrison served as Senior Vice President for The Private Bank at Bank of America and Vice President at Northern Trust.
Mr. Harrison received his Business Degree from the University of Washington. In addition, Mr. Harrison currently has the following professional credentials: Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), General Securities Representative (Series 7), Investment Advisor (Series 65), Uniform State Law (Series 63), General Securities Principal (Series 24), as well as Life and Health Insurance. Mr. Harrison utilizes his degrees, licenses and experience to help high net worth individuals with the complexities that come from the financial challenges of wealth.
Mike Terlizzi is married to Anita Terlizzi since 1995. They live in Scottsdale Arizona and have three adult children, Jessica and Joseph Terlizzi and daughter Emma Lim, who is married to Daniel Lim. Mike graduated from Villanova University and began his career at Proctor and Gamble Distribution Company. Mike then went onto a long career in the medical device industry having worked at C.R. Bard with increasing leadership responsibilities from 1984 to 2018.
Mike grew up in New Jersey in the Catholic Church, always knowing who Jesus is, but surrendered his Life to Christ in 1999 and has been a new creation since. As he learned more about Christ, Mike began to realize the call to serve others. Anita and Mike have served alongside one another in couples ministry through the years. Mike has also been involved in Men’s Ministry at Scottsdale Bible church for the past 20 years. He currently serves on the board for Men Coaching Men, as well as the Elder Board at Scottsdale Bible Church.
Oscar Mortera was born in the UK and raised in Spain. Oscar earned a BS, an MS in Aerospace Engineering and an MS in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State University. After years in the Aviation Industry working for Boeing and General Electric, Oscar currently works for Ping Inc. as Director of Manufacturing Engineering.
By the grace of God, Oscar surrendered his life to Christ in his thirties. His life has taken a whole new meaning and purpose. Oscar was blessed to be disciplined by some great Christian Leaders, and in turn Oscar has a passion for coaching guys in the way, the truth, and the life of Christ. Oscar is currently a Chaplain in Training.
God was graceful in restoring his marriage. Oscar and Tina have been married for 25 years. They live in North Phoenix, Arizona with their son Zach and daughter Zoe. One of Oscar’s greatest privileges was to share the gospel with his children when they were young and watch them grow in Christ.
Kyle Carpenter, born in Flint, Michigan, grew up in a divorced family, which shaped his early years marked by athletic pursuits in baseball, football, motocross, and more. Meeting Pastor Darien Bennett in 2008 led to discipleship and his eventual embrace of the Gospel of Salvation. Today, Kyle’s life testifies to the transformative power of Christ.
Professionally, Kyle has run his own business, worked in corporate America, and, since 2019, serves as the Executive Director of Operations at Restore Wellness Center in Scottsdale. In 2021, he graduated from the MCM Heart to Heart Ministries chaplaincy program and was commissioned into ministry. Married to Ashley, they have a son, Jett. Kyle leads men’s groups and enjoys strength training, dirt biking, and lake outings with his family.
Kyle Shivers, founder of the Breakfast Club since 2003, became a Christian in 1999. Raised by a single mom alongside his younger sister in a divorced family, Kyle understands the challenges men face and is passionate about helping them thrive in their faith. As a dedicated servant at his local church, he leads a men’s group, guiding others to grow in their relationship with Christ. Kyle graduated from the MCM Heart to Heart Christian Chaplaincy program on November 3, 2022, further equipping him to encourage and mentor men in their spiritual growth. Blessed with an amazing wife and two daughters, Kyle’s faith, family, and commitment to serving others remain his highest priorities.
Marc Stirton, a native of Cerritos, California, served as a Naval Aviator, flying the EA-6B Prowler, F/A-18 E/F Superhornet, and EA-18G Growler. He is now a Captain with a major U.S. airline and holds a B.S. in Economics, an M.A. in Military History, and is an ordained Christian Chaplain.
Raised in a split home, Marc grew up as an unbeliever but was saved by God around the age of 30 after being invited to church by a friend. The pastor’s relentless preaching of the Gospel led to Marc’s conversion. Leaving active duty, Marc transitioned to a new life, now dedicated to his family and his ministry. Married with four children, he serves as a Chaplain, embodying 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, and is honored to be on the board of MCM, where he finds great support and fellowship.
Doug Tang, the oldest of three children, was raised by a Chinese restaurant owner father and a Southern Baptist mother from Texas. Active in basketball, softball, and volleyball, he now enjoys working out at the gym. He attended Phoenix Community College and Arizona State University, majoring in Computer Information Systems, and worked for 37 years in various roles at Motorola, Freescale Semiconductor, and NXP Semiconductor, retiring in 2021.
Doug received the gospel of Christ and was ordained as a Christian Chaplain from the Men Coaching Men Heart2Heart Christian Chaplaincy program in November 2018. He currently disciples and mentors multiple men through the program. Married to his wife Judy, they have two adult children. Doug is passionate about studying the Word of God and building up men for the glory of Jesus Christ.
