Rev. Dave Emery
INTERIM LEAD PASTOR
Pastor Dave Emery is serving as Interim Pastor at Rise Church, bringing experience in pastoral leadership and congregational care during seasons of transition. He looks forward to worshiping, growing, and serving alongside the Rise Church community in the months ahead.
More information and a full biography will be added to the website soon!
Shelby Matson
Operations Manager
Shelby, Rise Church’s Operations Manager, oversees facilities, budgeting, committees, and planning. A Clackamas native now in Happy Valley, she’s a busy sports mom to her 9-year-old son. Shelby coaches club volleyball, loves reading, traveling, and spending time with her son, their cat Wednesday, and dog Cooper.
Martha Worley
Nursery Coordinator
Martha has been taking care of the infants and toddlers in our congregation for years and is now joyfully caring for the second generation in some families. She keeps our nursery clean, safe, and well stocked and your little ones will cherish their time with her.
Rev. Terri S.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COORDINATOR
Terri works with Rise children, youth and families, nurturing their faith and involvement in the life of the church. Working part-time with Rise Church, Terri's main job is that of an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. Terri is an ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor and has also received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Oregon State University.
