Meet our Elders

My wife and I are both Idaho born and raised. We were high school sweethearts and have been married for 28 years. God has blessed us with 3 beautiful children, our oldest of whom is married and has given us two grandchildren.

Our second oldest is engaged and running the family farm with my dad. We are excited to see what God has planned for his life. Our youngest is a freshman at Nampa Christian High School. I have been part of Lakeview Bible Church my entire life. My dad has served on the elder board previously and I consider it an honor to serve the Lord while following in his footsteps. My hearts desire is to follow Gods plan for my life and to be a Godly example to my family and those around me. I look forward to serving together at Lakeview and seeing what God has planned for the future of our church.

– Mike Miller

Lisa and I married in 1986. In November 2021, we moved from Meridian to Nampa and began attending Lakeview Bible Church.

In 2022, I began leading a Life Group that meets weekly at Pearl Downing’s home.

Since getting out of the Air Force, I have worked in heavy/highway construction as an estimator/project manager. Today, I work for Superior Blasting in Boise. We perform explosive demolition throughout southern Idaho.

– Jeff Hannes

HOMES: grew up in California, lived in Northwest most of adult life.

My wife/I retired to Idaho in 2018.

ACTIVITIES: Karen/I enjoy camping, off roading, walks, bike rides, indoor games and getting acquainted with people!

MINISTRY: I have served as small group leader, men’s group leader, Adult Sun School teacher, elder, Pastor and Worship Team member.

– John Ruscheinsky

I was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, where I accepted Christ at the age of 5 and was baptized at 7. I moved to Idaho in 1989 and married Kristi (who was raised in Star) in 1991. In 2011, after 20 years of a childless marriage, God blessed us with a miracle adoption of a newborn baby boy that He saved from getting aborted. 

Since my late teens I have ministered in various capacities, such as a youth minister, worship leader, college group leader, deacon, and elder. After moving to Boise, I served a few years as a youth and music minister at a church in Meridian. Then I pastored a home church in Boise for two years, which merged with a new church that would later become known as Christian Life Fellowship Boise. After serving several years at CLF as a worship leader (and volunteering in different ministries), I was asked to become the pastor, where I remained for 16 years. In 2022 I was hired as an associate pastor here at Lakeview. In 2023 I was made the teaching pastor and then in 2024 I was made the lead pastor.

I love God, God’s Word, and God’s people, and I am honored and excited to serve as the pastor of Lakeview Bible Church.

In HIM>

– Pastor Scott

I’m so grateful to be a part of what God is doing at Lakeview Bible Church! 

After graduating from Bible College with a BA in Biblical Studies, I relocated to Nashville to work in the music industry as a full-time songwriter and touring musician. 22 years ago, I moved back to Emmett, and during that time I’ve served as Worship Pastor for two different churches in the Treasure Valley. 

Over the years, I have continued recording and performing concerts around the globe (four continents and counting!), leading worship for churches and conferences as well as coaching worship leaders and teams. To find out more about my music ministry, visit www.scottriggan.com

– Pastor Scott Riggan

Erica and I have been married since 2014. We are former foster parents, with one child of our own. We desire to see every student know God’s love for them, and teach every student how they can respond to that love. We love fellowshipping over dinner, hiking, and photography.

– Pastor Jake