Arllen Ade, Ph.D. President/Founder
Dr. Arllen Ade has over two decades of ministry, counseling, and teaching experience, marked by a deep passion for shepherding hearts and helping people experience biblical transformation. He holds a Ph.D. in Professional Counseling and a Master’s in Pastoral Counseling, combining strong academic training with compassionate ministry. Arllen has served as a professional counselor at Liberty University (his Alma Mater), a regional pastor at McLean Bible Church—where he provided oversight and care for over 2,500 members/attendees for more than 5 years—and an adjunct professor teaching counseling and psychology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He and his wife, Winnie, have been married for twenty-one years and have three children. Winnie, a Registered Nurse who also earned a Master of Science in Nursing Administration, partners with him in ministry as they serve families both locally and abroad.
As a clinician and pastor, Dr. Ade’s ministry has always centered on the power of God’s Word to bring lasting heart change. He founded a private practice called BestAide Biblical Counseling in 2016, and in 2019, established Healing Africa Ministries, Inc., an international nonprofit training thousands of Christian leaders in biblical soul care across several African nations – especially among the persecuted and traumatized Christians of Northern Nigeria. His approach is “clinically informed” yet “biblically grounded,” emphasizing both wisdom and grace in caring for people’s deepest needs. Galatians 2:20 is one of the Scriptures that has most impacted his understanding of what it means to live the Christian life.
Cyrus Mad-Bondo Board Chair
Cyrus Mad-Bondo is the former Global Outreach Pastor of Mobilization for Mclean Bible Church. He has been serving at MBC since August 2017. Cyrus has served for 10 years at World Help (a Christian organization), strengthening national ministries and leading mission trips as Vice President and Africa Chief Strategist. He is originally from the Central African Republic (C.A.R.), where he. Met his wife of 31 years, Julie. Cyrus received a bachelor’s degree at Malone University and his Master’s degree at Liberty University. He has shared the gospel across Africa, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Central Asia.
Ty King Vice Chairman
Ty King is the retired Board Chairman of AmerCareRoyal, a leading North American provider of disposable products for the foodservice and janitorial industries. With decades of experience in corporate leadership, strategic growth, and organizational development, he played a key role in guiding AmerCareRoyal’s expansion and strengthening its market presence.
Known for his integrity, vision, and commitment to people-centered leadership, Mr. King now brings his wealth of experience to the humanitarian sector as the Vice Chairman of Healing Africa Ministries, where he supports initiatives focused on sustainable, trauma-informed mental-health care for persecuted Christians in Africa.
Jen Bennett, M.A. Secretary
Master’s in Organizational Leadership & Management w/focus on Public Executive
Leadership, Regent University
Master’s Certificate in Human Systems Integration Engineering,
Naval Post Graduate School
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management, Regent University
C.S. Lewis Institute Fellows Program
Scott Alford, M.A. Donor Relations
M.A. in History at George Mason University B.A. in Economics and History at Grove City College Scott Alford is the Chief Consultant at Azariah Advising LLC and a member of the McLean Bible Church. Prior to his role in consulting, Scott worked in philanthropy and fundraising with the Charles Koch Foundation and the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University.
Bob Berdelle, CPA Board Member at Large
BBA Finance, University of Notre Dame
Attended DePaul University’s Masters of Accountancy Program
Certified Public Accountant
Bob and his wife, Katrina, have been married 35 years and have four married children and five grandchildren. Bob is retired after a distinguished career as a financial executive for a large public company and the largest charity in the world. Currently, Bob serves as a lay pastor at McLean Bible Church’s South region and disciples dozens of believers.
John Mathai Treasurer
John Mathai lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and works as a senior accountant for NASA. Prior to joining NASA, John worked for Kearney & Company, CPA, and served as a financial consultant and instructor for technical accounting and public speaking courses. Outside of work, John is a member of McLean Bible Church (Arlington location) and performs locally as a magician.
Mark Smith Board Member At-Large
Masters of Policy Management, Georgetown University Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, University of Arizona
Mark Smith lives with his wife of 23 years, Mary, outside of Las Vegas, NV. Mark is a retired Federal law enforcement executive and retired member of the United States Air Force. Mark currently works part-time at his local church, where he is also an active volunteer, including as a couples group leader and as a tutor for minors who were involved in, or are at high risk of, human trafficking.
Dr. Winnie D. Moore Board Member-at-Large
Dr. Winnie D. Moore, PsyD, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, NCC, is a seasoned mental-health professional and U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran with over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral-health leadership. Licensed in multiple states, she has served diverse populations—including military personnel, veterans, and families—through her clinical practice and behavioral-health organizations.
As founder of Hand in Hand Outreach, Inc., a nonprofit empowering youth to make positive life choices, Dr. Moore exemplifies service-driven leadership. Practicing in Maryland since 2013, she is widely recognized for her trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, and crisis-response expertise.
A respected therapist, consultant, and speaker, Dr. Moore brings deep compassion, clinical excellence, and strategic vision to her role as a Board Member-at-Large for Healing Africa Ministries.
“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.” – 1 John 5:2
Eric Nwaubani, LL.M. Legal Counsel
Mr. Eric Nwaubani, LL.M., is an accomplished attorney with over a decade of experience in national and international litigation and business law. Admitted to practice in multiple U.S. jurisdictions and Nigeria, his expertise spans corporate and partnership law, mergers and acquisitions, business immigration, civil rights, bankruptcy, and healthcare law.
A graduate of Cornell Law School and Abia State University Law School, and a Fellow of the Institute for African Development at Cornell University, Mr. Nwaubani has represented clients before federal and state courts in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Maryland. He now serves as Legal Counsel for Healing-Africa.org, applying his legal acumen and global perspective to advance the organization’s mission of providing sustainable, trauma-informed mental-health care for persecuted Christians across Africa.