leadership

staff & leadership council

Jake Theiss

Family Life Minister

Cypress Chapel is thrilled to welcome Family Life Minister Jake Theiss as our interim Worship Leader. A commissioned minister in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), Jake holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with Lutheran Teaching Credentials from Concordia University – Texas. He also holds a Masters of Theology degree from Concordia University – Irvine.

Jake previously served as a Director of Christian Education (DCE) Intern with St. John Lutheran Church and was involved in nearly all aspects of ministry, including children's ministry, youth ministry, confirmation, adult ministry, and worship planning. Since becoming a member of Cypress Chapel in 2023, Jake has been a Community Director responsible for children's lessons. Please join us in welcoming Jake as Cypress Chapel’s new Family Life Minister.
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Cypress Chapel Leadership Council

Cypress Chapel is excited to announce our new Leadership Council. Formed by longstanding active members within the Cypress Chapel family, this council is responsible for coordinating all aspects of our ongoing weekly operations, including a new children’s ministry, prayer groups, home gatherings, and Sunday worship.

President: Hernan Guevara
Vice President: Robyn Tarnowski
Treasurer: Amy Dean
Secretary: Holly McDonald
Communications: Dena De Clute-Melançon
Director: Charlotte Smith

Please join us in supporting this new Leadership Council as they work to ensure that Cypress Chapel continues to thrive.