Meet our Elders
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
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
Deb and I met and were married while attending Moody Bible Institute. We joined Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) in 1993 and worked there until October 2023. During our tenure, we served in Venezuela on the flight line for 8 years and at headquarters the remaining years. Deb started an Awana program in Puerto Ayacucho where I was the game leader for two years. I also did church finances in Venezuela (3 years) and in Nampa at another church for a few years. I volunteered with the youth group for 6 years while our four kids were involved. I currently work as a ramp service agent for Horizon Air at Boise Airport.
– Darryl Cedergren
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
Judy and I met and married in 1977 while I was serving as an associate pastor at a large church in South Seattle. My service to Christ and his Church has been multifaceted and fruitful.
We have three grown children in Washington, Texas and New York State. Our Zoom sessions help maintain the love we share as a family. Having lived 40 years in the Seattle area, then 15 years in Stockton, California, we moved to Caldwell in 2021. After a rigorous search, we have been delighted to attend Lakeview Bible Church since November 2022. My heart is full of love for God and the body of Christ. It is an honor at this time in my life to be chosen to serve at Lakeview Bible Church.
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
I am the Pastor of Children’s Ministries at Lakeview Bible Church and a student at Christian Leaders Institute. I am working toward my bachelor’s in Christian Leadership with a minor in Divinity. It is my calling to be a Children’s Ministries Pastor, to disciple children and families, and to develop and nurture their walk and relationship with Jesus Christ.