Staff & Shepherds
We look forward to getting to know you better. We invite you to take a few moments to get to know our Staff and Shepherding team. To learn more about us, just click the name below a picture.
Staff Team
Dr. Larry Anderson
Interim Senior Pastor
Dr. Larry Anderson
Interim Senior Pastor
Larry Anderson is currently the Interim Senior Pastor here at Desert View. He stepped down as the senior pastor at North Bible Church in Scottsdale in September of 2019. He has a MAT and Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Larry started his ministry career with Young Life International and left as Senior Vice President in 2004. Later that year Larry and his wife, Gina, moved back to Arizona to serve in the church. He served as the interim pastor for Scottsdale Bible Church and later planted North Bible Church. He continues to support younger pastors and leaders both in the U.S. and Europe. In addition, Larry serves on the Board of Trustees at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix. Larry and Gina have been married for forty-four years. They have three sons who are all pastors and ten grandchildren.
Ben Rounds
Pastor of Adult & Family Ministries
Ben Rounds
Pastor of Adult & Family Ministries
Ben is originally from Michigan, and made his way to Phoenix via Southwest Florida and Dallas, TX. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, George Mason University, and holds a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is most grateful to be Melissa's husband and dad to Jacob, Joshua, and Ethan. Ben wants to see people follow Jesus more closely, and he would love to help you and your family put down roots and thrive here at Desert View!
Mike Bohlmann
Worship Arts Pastor
Mike Bohlmann
Worship Arts Pastor
Mike Bohlmann is a Phoenix native and a graduate of Grand Canyon University and received his Master of Arts Degree from Wheaton College. Mike spent the first half of his career in Christian counseling until the Lord led him into full time music ministry in 2003. Mike married his beautiful wife Angi in 1993 and has two girls, Audrey and Carissa. Mike directs the Worship Arts Ministry and also assists members of our church family to get connected to counseling resources.
Craig Klauka
Youth Ministry Director - High School
Craig Klauka
Youth Ministry Director - High School
Craig was born in Montana, but grew up in Flagstaff. He graduated from Southwestern College in 2010 with a degree in Christian Ministries. Craig and his wife, Brittany, have two young sons, Camden and Barrett, and infant twins, Addilyn and Beckham. Craig has been in youth ministry since 2010.
Billy Moore
Youth Ministry Director - Middle School
Billy Moore
Youth Ministry Director - Middle School
Billy was born in New York but moved to Charlotte, North Carolina when he was twelve years old. Billy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry from Liberty University in 2014, and has served in student ministries ever since. He married his High School sweetheart, Leanna, in 2016. Billy leads our 56 Street and Junior High Ministries.
Dawn Hendricks
Director of Children's Ministry
Dawn Hendricks
Director of Children's Ministry
Dawn is an Arizona native and has attended DVBC since 2006. She is blessed to be wife to Steve and mom to Katy and Noah. Dawn received her B.A. in Communication Disorders from Biola University and an M.S. from ASU in Speech and Hearing Science. She has a passion for helping kids fall in love with Jesus and is excited to serve the families of Desert View!
Don Crane
Director of Finance & Facility
Don Crane
Director of Finance & Facility
Don was born and raised in Indiana. He moved to Arizona in 2006 after retiring from the General Contracting and Real Estate Development firm that he owned for 25 years. Don and Dena were married in 1980, and they have 3 marred children and 4 grandchildren. In 2013 Don co-founded Belay Global, an international mission organization that creates Kingdom entrepreneurs and working professionals to reach the world for Christ. He also is a partner in an energy company in Rwanda that specializes in Hydro-Electric power project development.
Beth Scott
Finance Ministry
Beth Scott grew up in a small town in Iowa. She married Bill in 1999 and they have two boys, Caleb and Derek. They moved to Phoenix in 2007. Beth has worked in the finance ministry at Desert View since September of 2012.
Adam Crane
Media & Youth Worship Coordinator
Adam Crane
Media & Youth Worship Coordinator
Adam Crane was born in Indianapolis, IN and moved to Phoenix in 2002 to attend Grand Canyon University, where he received a Bachelor's in Christian Education with an emphasis in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries. Adam leads the Youth Ministry worship teams and is the coordinator for audio visual needs.
Jacquelyn Mosher
Youth & Children's Ministry Assistant
Jacquelyn Mosher
Youth & Children's Ministry Assistant
Jacquelyn Mosher was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. She married her husband in 2004 and they have three children. Before becoming a stay at home Mom and medical transcriptionist, Jacquelyn managed teams providing technical support for hotel management software. She joined the Kids in the Word team in 2015 and is excited to be a part of the Youth Ministry team here at DVBC.
Cindy Watson
Ministry Assistant
Cindy Watson
Ministry Assistant
Cindy Watson grew up in Iowa and had her first ‘official’ date with her husband, Gary for her 14th birthday. Married since 1966, they have 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. After living in 5 different states, the Watsons landed in Omaha where Cindy completed her Bachelor of Music Education degree at UNO and taught K-9th grade music in the Omaha Public Schools. The Watsons moved to Phoenix in 1986 and started attending DVBC the first Sunday at the ‘Church in the Box.’ Cindy joined the staff in 2006 and is currently the ministry assistant for worship, adult, and prayer ministries.
Hayden Burwick
Receptionist
Hayden has been active in our youth and worship ministries and recently graduated from high school.
Stella Flaherty
Full Time Custodian
Stella Flaherty
Full Time Custodian
Stella is one half of our awesome fulltime custodial staff. Stella is a Phoenix native, married to Dennis for 21 years, having lived in Phoenix their entire married life. The Flahertys have 2 sons in the Phoenix area and a daughter who moved with her family to Connecticut in late fall 2020. They have also been blessed with 7 grandkids. Prior to coming on staff at DVBC, Stella’s focus was on caring for their grandkids. Dennis & Stella love to hike, especially mountain trails. Stella joined the DVBC staff in early 2020.
Dennis Flaherty
Full Time Custodian
Dennis Flaherty
Full Time Custodian
Dennis is one half of our awesome fulltime custodial staff. Dennis is originally from Anoka, Minnesota, married to Stella for 21 years, having lived in Phoenix their entire married life. The Flahertys have 2 sons in the Phoenix area and a daughter who moved with her family to Connecticut in late fall 2020. They have also been blessed with 7 grandkids. Dennis has worked in many different fields within the construction industry, starting out in industrial injection molding. Dennis & Stella love to hike, especially mountain trails. Dennis joined the DVBC staff in 2020.
Jim Mason
Part Time Custodian
Jim Mason is part of Desert View's custodial staff. Jim is the younger brother of DVBC's fouding pastor, Sandy. In 2016, Jim took an early retirement from school teaching in order to care-take his parents, Roy and Bonnie. Jim has been involved in Boys in the Book and is part of a Community Care group. Jim also has been a part of Along Side Ministries. Jim's favorite scripture is "We walk by faith, not by sight." His home church is Living Word Scottsdale. Although his hours at DVBC are limited, he enjoys keeping God's house as immaculate as possible!
Shepherding Team
Jack DeGrenier
Shepherd
Brian Lang
Shepherd
Conor Stilwell
Shepherd
Miles Fagerlie
Shepherd
Bryan Neidigh
Shepherd
Keith Turner
Shepherd