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

  • Scott Braten - Men's Ministry Director

    Scott joined the WCC staff team in June of 2023. Scott, and his wife Stacey, have 2 kids. Scott enjoys grilling and fishing.

  • 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.

  • Jennifer Caswell- Ministry Support

    Jennifer joined the WCC staff in 2021, though she has been a regular office-substitute since 2020. She has attended WCC since 2019. Previously residing in several different states, her heart has always been in Oregon and she relocated to the beautiful PNW in 2015. Jennifer has actually been to every state except for Alaska and Hawaii. Her love of music, cooking, nature, and dogs keeps her busy. She especially enjoys experimenting with flavor combinations, sharing unique and delicious food experiences with others. Jennifer finds joy in mentoring younger generations, being a conduit of Jesus' grace, kindness, and compassion.  

  • Dylan has been our Student Ministry Pastor since November of 2012. He loves to work with students and help them become disciple-makers for Jesus. Dylan and his wife, Katherine, have been married since September 2011 and they have a three children. In 2021 Dylan graduated from Convergence, a pastoral training program through CV Northwest. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, coaching his kids' sports, playing golf, pickleball, and other outdoor sports. 

  • 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. While working, she is working on her Masters in Christian Leadership from Corban University. 

    Megan enjoys spending time with her friends, working with her houseplants, and making people laugh. She considers both Mexico and Uganda second homes and anticipates returning to both places to commune with 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 has recently taken up Pickleball where he is often found losing to retirees or our Student Ministry Pastor. Scott has been to Sierra Leone West Africa 5 times, and loves the community of Albany.

  • Lindsay Renfro- Children's Ministry Director

    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 Director

    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.

  • Emily Shanafelt - Ministry Support

    Emily began working in the office in the beginning of 2023. She joined the staff team in the fall of 2023. Emily is currently a student at Western Oregon University and is studying ASL. When she isn't working or doing school work, Emily is serving as a volunteer with the WCC Student Ministry team. Emily has a heart for missions and this March returned from a mission trip to Jamaica where she was able to utilize ASL at a deaf village.

  • Emily Snead- Ministry Support

    Emily joined the WCC staff in June 2023. She, her husband Paul, and their 3 children (Lilly, Kaylee, and Leroy) have attended WCC since 2021. Emily grew up as a navy "brat", living various places on both US coasts and traveling all over the country, driving across the States 3 times and moving a total of 16 times by the age of 19. Incredibly close to her extended family, spending quality time with them is very important to her. Emily loves coffee, musicals, traveling, reading, and talking with anyone on the topics of theology and life in general. After moving as often as she has, making people feel liked, and welcome is very important to her.

  • 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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  • David & Diane Lesmeister

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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

    (on sabbatical)

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  • Mike Ransom

    (on sabbatical)

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