Darien Bennett

Pastor- Ministry to Men and their FamiliesThe oldest of six children, Darien was raised in Santa Clara, CA by an 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 ended 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. His life as an athlete long over and corporate career winding down he had become ruthless in all his dealings with people. He sought significance in material possessions, sexual immoralities, wholesale 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 someone."

He started 'As Iron Sharpens Iron Ministry' in 1994. He was executive director of a teen substance-abuse rehabilitation program which led to a full-time calling to ministry. He has a Masters-Divinity in Biblical Leadership from Phoenix Seminary and is currently Pastor of Ministry to Men at Scottsdale Bible Church.

He is married to Kellie and has two grown adult children and two 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."
(480) 824-7462

Contact Information

Scottsdale Bible Church
7601 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

E-mail: AISIMinistry@gmail.com

Meeting Times

Tuesday
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Scottsdale Bible Church
The Venue

Sunday
11:15 am, Room E-210

Our Mission

Helping Christian men become the Biblical leaders, husbands, fathers, sons and brothers God has called us to be in Jesus Christ.