WCC Staff & Elders



Our Team

The staff and leadership here at WCC is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them.
You can contact the church office at wcc@wccalbany.com

  • Jake Bates - Student Ministries

    Jake joined the WCC staff as interim Student Ministries Director in September of 2024. He has been attending WCC since September of 2013. He met his beautiful wife Sarah at WCC in 2017 while playing church softball. They now have 4 amazing children - 3 girls and a boy - Jowelle, Charlie, Adah, and Ezra. Jake has a passion for working with youth and has demonstrated that through being a volunteer leader in the youth group for 8 years and head coaching varsity baseball at East Linn Christian Academy from 2017-2023. In his free time he loves to read theology books, play sports, do anything outdoors, or spend time with his family.

  • Scott Braten - Men's Ministry

    Scott joined the WCC staff team in June of 2023. Scott and his family came to WCC in 2008. Scott exemplifies our value of service as you can often find him playing on the drums on a Sunday morning, cooking up some amazing food for our Men's breakfast, or leading our evening times of prayer. Scot and his wife Stacey have two wonderful children. Scott also enjoys fishing and rooting for South Albany High School.

  • Roann joined WCC’s staff in May 2016. After moving from Loveland, Colorado, in the fall of 2014, she became a member of WCC in 2015. Over the years, she has shared her love of Christ in children’s ministry, adult bible studies, women’s spiritual renewal, and local and global missions. Roann received her psychology degree (cognitive-behavioral emphasis) from the University of New Mexico. She enjoys motivational speaking and helping people make positive life changes by presenting workshops on personal growth and development. Now a widow, she praises God for 23 years of marriage. Roann is always on the go and shares her enthusiasm with everyone she meets.

  • Ashley Dubois - Ministry Support

    Ashley moved to Albany in 2022. She and her son Maverick made WCC their church home after visiting with her attending parents, Vince and Joanne White. She joined the staff in February of 2024. Ashley enjoys helping people with their goals, passions, and visions in various forms. She has a degree in graphic communications as well as a certificate in UI/ UX design. She has been able to utilize her graphic design skills on many platforms from community outreach to fun t-shirt designs. In her free time you may find Ashley exploring the PNW with camera in hand, game playing with family, or simply just embracing motherhood. 

  • Megan Haile- Ministry Support

    Megan, an attender of WCC for her entire life, began her work at the church through an internship in the office the summer before her last year of college. As she returned to school after her internship, Megan transitioned into a part-time position to help with the hospitality and coffee bar teams. After graduating from Corban University in May of 2023, Megan began in her current role full-time. She completed her Masters in Christian Leadership from Corban University in May of 2024. 

    Megan enjoys spending time with her friends, working with her houseplants, and making people laugh. She has traveled to Mexico and Uganda multiple times and is sensitive to the global family of God. 

  • Scott has been our Lead Pastor since July of 2008. Prior to that, he served at WCC as Albany Christian School's Principal for seven years. He and his wife Angela have three children: Adam, Madison, and Ashley. Scott received his undergraduate degree from Corban University and his Masters degree from the University of Portland. Scott is a big baseball fan, loves to spend time with his family, and occasionally plays pickleball or golf. Scott has been to Sierra Leone West Africa 5 times, and loves the community of Albany.

  • Lindsay Renfro- Children's Ministry

    Lindsay joined the WCC Staff in April 2022. She is married to Chris and they have two energetic girls, Reagan and Reese. Lindsay and her family have attended WCC since August 2019. Lindsay is a native Oregonian who enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling and gardening. She also likes playing the piano and taking pictures, mostly of her two daughters! Lindsay has always enjoyed working with children. She is excited to support Willamette Kids and provide a safe and nurturing place for kids to learn about Jesus and hopes to be a blessing to the families at WCC.

  • Cyrus has been our Executive Pastor since August 2017. Prior to that, he served as Youth and Associate Pastor in Keizer, OR for over ten years. He grew up in the Willamette Valley. Met his sweet wife, Kimberly, at Western Baptist College (now Corban University). They married in December of 2003 and now have five children. Cyrus went on to receive his Masters of Divinity from Corban University School of Ministry. He enjoys all kinds of missions, travel, outdoor activities, sports, food, and hot sauce. 

  • Kim Rettmann - Soul Care

    Kim attended Corban University and graduated in 2004 with a degree in English Humanities. She taught High School English for a few years before she and Cyrus began their family in 2007. They now have kids - three girls and two boys - who keep life full and entertaining! Kim has had the joy of being involved in many different types of church ministry over the last twenty years. In 2017, she became a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors. Since then, she has had the privilege of providing soul care to many women, as well as training other believers in the ministry of biblical counseling. She joined WCC staff in 2023 as the WCC Soul Care ministry director. Kim enjoys music, literature, CrossFit and powerlifting.

  • Brian Rowson - Business Manager

    After working in management positions for several “for profit” companies around the Albany area, Brian decided to join the staff at WCC in 2024 as the Business Manager.  Brian and his wife Katherine met as new members of WCC in 2000 and married in 2002.  They have two adult children, Nicholas and Jessica, and are blessed with four grandchildren that take up a lot of their spare time.  A graduate of Oregon State University, he enjoys following Beaver baseball, playing for the WCC softball team, and playing pickleball. 

  • Emily Shanafelt - Ministry Support

    Emily began working in the office at the beginning of 2023 and joined the staff team in the fall of 2023. She is entering her senior year at Western Oregon University and is majoring in American Sign Language Studies. When she isn't working or doing school work, Emily serves as a volunteer with the WCC Student Ministry team, hangs out with her friends, or is up at Camp Tadmor! Emily enjoys jogging, admiring God's creation, and traveling whenever and wherever she can. 

  • Chris joined WCC's staff in August 2011. He grew up in the Willamette Valley and has been involved in music ministry for over 15 years. Chris has a Bachelor's degree from Corban University in music. As a songwriter and instrumentalist, Chris has a heart for growing worshipers in spirit and truth. He and his wife, Tosha, have five children (Caden, Trynt, Paxton, Kyndall and Isaac). Chris loves to spend time with his family, play guitar, watch movies, and write music.


  • Doug Tharp- ACS Principal

    Doug has been with ACS since July 2016. Prior to coming to ACS, he enjoyed working as a K-12 Christian School Superintendent, Elementary School Principal, College, High School, and Middle School Teacher. Education has always been an important part of his life, as he likes to consider himself a life-time learner. He is married to his adorable wife Carolyn and they have three fantastic boys, Ryan, Brett, and Cooper, and one English bulldog, Winston, who imitates a floor rug 24 hours a day. In addition to learning and teaching about Jesus, Doug loves spending time with his family, reading very short books, spectating just about any sport and participating in outdoor activities. 

WCC ELders


  • Scott & Stacey Braten

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  • Larry & Leona Crawford

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  • Lee & Vicki Eick

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  • Dylan & Katherine Ferguson

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  • Scott & Angela Miller

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  • Larry & Sharon Penner

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  • Greg & Pat Pierce

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  • Dustin & Amy Withee

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  • Cyrus & Kim Rettmann

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  • Brian & Katherine Rowson

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  • Adam Haile

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  • David & Diane Lesmeister

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