A Foundation of Faith and Scholarship
Dr. Cordova holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University, a Master of Divinity and a Master of Science in Human Services Counseling from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and a Doctor of Ministry in Global Evangelism from Multnomah University.
She is licensed and ordained through The Potter’s House, under the leadership of Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Her extensive theological education, coupled with years of hands-on ministry, has equipped her to communicate biblical truth with depth, clarity, and practical relevance. She is passionate about developing believers who are not only grounded in Scripture but empowered to live out their faith with purpose, conviction, and spiritual maturity.
Called to Lead, Equip, and Send
A church planter and seasoned pastoral leader, Dr. Catherine Cordova established a church in the greater Seattle, Washington, area, where she has faithfully served as senior pastor for 12 years.
Her ministry is grounded in the conviction that the Church was never intended to be merely a gathering place for believers, but a place where lives are transformed, disciples are developed, spiritual leaders are raised up, and believers are equipped to carry the Gospel beyond the walls of the sanctuary.
Her commitment to developing spiritual leaders has extended into one of the nation’s prominent ministry institutions. Dr. Cordova served as an instructor in the School of Ministry at The Potter’s House of Dallas, under the leadership of Bishop T.D. Jakes. There, she taught and helped prepare classes of approximately 500 students for ministerial licensing and Kingdom service.
This experience reflects a defining dimension of her calling: not merely to preach the Word, but to prepare those who will carry it; not simply to lead, but to raise up leaders capable of leading others. Her investment in ministerial education reflects a deep conviction that the call to ministry must be accompanied by biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, integrity, and a willingness to serve.
Her calling has never been confined by geography, culture, or the boundaries of a local congregation.
With an unwavering commitment to the Great Commission, Dr. Cordova has carried the message of Jesus Christ across Europe, Africa, and Asia, ministering in Germany, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and India. Through international church conferences, pastoral training, leadership development, and preaching engagements, she has invested in strengthening the Church and equipping those entrusted with leading God’s people.
Her international ministry extends beyond the proclamation of the Gospel to the demanding work of developing those who will continue proclaiming it. She has trained, mentored, and ordained ministers, emphasizing biblical integrity, spiritual maturity, servant leadership, and the responsibility that accompanies the call to ministry.
Dr. Cordova recognizes that the challenges facing the Church may differ across nations, but the transforming power of the Gospel remains unchanged. Whether ministering in established congregations or equipping leaders serving communities with limited resources, her commitment is to strengthen those on the front lines of ministry, helping them remain grounded in biblical truth while confronting the spiritual and practical realities of the people they serve.
Her investment in global ministry does not end when she returns home. Through continued spiritual encouragement and financial support, she stands alongside pastors and evangelists in India, Uganda, and Nigeria, helping sustain and strengthen those laboring to advance the Gospel within their own communities.
For Dr. Cordova, global evangelism is not about the number of nations visited, the size of an audience, or the recognition of a platform. It is about the enduring work of the Gospel—souls reached, leaders equipped, churches strengthened, and the multiplication of faithful ministers who will carry the message of Christ to the next generation.
Her ministry reflects a distinctly apostolic and evangelistic passion: not simply to build a ministry around herself, but to invest in others, strengthen the broader Body of Christ, and advance a Gospel that knows no borders and recognizes no human distinction as a barrier to the grace and power of God.
Compassion Beyond the Pulpit
Dr. Cordova’s ministry has never been confined to the four walls of a church.
Having served as both a hospital chaplain and hospice chaplain, she has walked alongside individuals and families through illness, suffering, grief, and life’s most difficult transitions. These sacred encounters have shaped a ministry that recognizes the importance of meeting people not only in moments of celebration and victory, but also in seasons of uncertainty, brokenness, and loss.
Her background in human services counseling and spiritual care brings a depth of understanding to her pastoral leadership, bridging biblical truth with the realities of the human experience.
For Dr. Cordova, ministry is more than a calling to preach. It is a commitment to stand with people in the trenches of life, speak hope into hopeless circumstances, and extend the compassion of Christ where it is needed most.
Partners in Life, Faith, and Ministry
Alongside Dr. Cordova is her husband, Jim Cordova, who faithfully serves as the church’s Lead Deacon. Together, they share a commitment to serving God, strengthening families, and extending the love of Christ beyond the walls of the church.
Jim has a particular heart for individuals experiencing homelessness. Through his weekly outreach ministry, he provides clothing, spiritual encouragement, and compassionate support to those often overlooked or forgotten by society. His service embodies their shared belief that the Gospel must be more than something preached—it must be something lived.
Together, Catherine and Jim have built a life centered on faith, family, and service. They are the parents of a beautifully blended family of 16 children through birth, adoption, marriage, and foster care, and are blessed with 37 grandchildren and great-grandchildren combined.
Their family reflects a deeply held conviction that love is not limited by biology, that family is built through commitment, and that every life carries inherent worth and God-given purpose.
The Gospel: The Great Equalizer
At the heart of Dr. Cordova’s preaching and ministry is a conviction that the Gospel is not merely a message about life—it is the very foundation of life and the great equalizer of humanity.
As she passionately declares:
“The Gospel is not only life; it is the great equalizer. It gives everyone—regardless of race, country of origin, culture, gender, socioeconomic background, or ethnicity—equal access to the peace and salvation found in Jesus Christ, the biblical principles that lead toward financial stability, and God’s wisdom for every question and challenge pertaining to life.”
Dr. Catherine Cordova
This conviction fuels her commitment to preach a Gospel that transcends human divisions, confronts hopelessness, and empowers people from every walk of life to discover their identity, purpose, and possibilities in Christ.
She believes that no individual’s background, circumstances, or past should determine the limits of their future when they encounter the transforming power of God’s Word.
A Life Committed to Kingdom Impact
Whether standing behind a pulpit, training pastors across the nations, comforting a family at the bedside of a loved one, or serving alongside her husband in their community, Dr. Cordova’s mission remains the same: to proclaim the Gospel, strengthen the Church, and equip others to fulfill their God-given assignments.
Her ministry is fueled by the conviction that the true measure of leadership is not found in titles, platforms, or recognition, but in lives transformed, leaders developed, and the lasting impact of faithful service to God.
Above all, Dr. Catherine Cordova is committed to advancing the Kingdom of God—reaching the lost, restoring the broken, equipping the called, and empowering the next generation to carry the Gospel forward.