Kevin Kruse
Lead pastor
It is such a joy to be the Lead Pastor at Cascade Park Baptist Church. Having lived in the Portland/Vancouver area my whole life, I love this city and am thrilled to be able to serve the people and community here. I graduated from Multnomah Bible College in 2004 with a double major in Bible/Theology and Music Ministry. It was at Multnomah I met my amazing wife, Melanie, and we have been happily married for over 21 years and have two beautiful teenage daughters, Callie and Hailey. From 2006 to 2024 I served as the Worship and Executive Pastor at Laurelwood Baptist Church in Vancouver. I am currently working on getting my Masters degree from Western Seminary and will complete the program in the summer of 2025. In my free time I enjoy going to movies, spending time with my family, and cheering for the Seattle Seahawks and Oregon Ducks football teams.
kevin@cpbc.org
Lori Ryan
Family life pastor
It is my honor to serve individuals and families of all ages and stages. I love cultivating connections through small groups and helping people to dive into the wonder of God’s Word through Bible Studies and Sunday School. I believe young people can have amazingly big faith, and l count it a privilege to come alongside them as they learn and grow in Christ. It is my joy to partner with parents and families as we follow Jesus together. For over 30 years I've been married to my highschool sweetheart. We love spending time with our adult children and their families. Four grandchildren keep us young! I enjoy a good cup of coffee, Peanut M&Ms, and fun socks!
lori@cpbc.org
Eli Ames
Student and young adult pastor
I grew up in a Christian family in Olympia Washington. My mom ran a Christian preschool for most of my childhood. Watching her lead this ministry instilled in me a love for caring for people and a desire to teach them about the love of Jesus. Along with helping in her preschool, we spent a lot of time in Awana and then Youth Group, so the Church has always been a huge part of my life and one of my favorite places to be. I met my wife while working at Camp Jonah, a Christian camp in Trout Lake Washington, and we got married in January of 2020. Some of my favorite things are coffee, kayaking, and spending time with people.
eli@cpbc.org
Kathleen Senecal
Office Manager
I accepted Jesus as my savior at the age of nine and grew up in the church. I’ve had many wonderful believers in my life who demonstrated faithful walking with the Lord. It is my goal to live a life pleasing to the Lord and encourage others to choose Jesus for themselves.
kathleen.senecal@cpbc.org
scott ryan
properties manager
It is my dream job to use the wide variety of skills and training God has given me to serve His people and our church. Jesus has been so gracious to me and my family. I enjoy sharing life with my wife of 30 years, my adult kids and grandkids. Favorite things include Swedish Fish, Chips and Salsa, good food and good fellowship.
scott@cpbc.org