Our team

Ken Murphy

Senior Pastor

Ken is the Senior Pastor of Cypress Church, dedicated to the mission of Cypress and reaching Central Ohio and the surrounding region for Christ.   Known for his gift of evangelism and inspirational leadership, he passionately fosters a healthy church culture.  Working alongside the Leadership Team and Board of Elders, Ken shapes the future direction of Cypress.  Ken received his undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University and a Masters from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Ken and Serena have been married 32 years, have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and one grandson.  They love to see people know and experience Jesus and see families and marriages flourish.

Jackson Murphy

Co–Senior Pastor and Alton Darby Campus Pastor

Jackson serves as Co–Senior Pastor, Alton Darby Campus Pastor, and Small Group Director across all Cypress campuses. He leads with a heart to reach Central Ohio and beyond with the hope of Jesus. Known for his gift of teaching God’s Word and his genuine care for people, Jackson brings energy, authenticity, and a deep love for the local church. He has served in a variety of roles at Cypress, including the Maintenance Team and developing and launching our Online Campus.
 
He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, where he was awarded Preacher of the Year his senior year, and later received his master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. Jackson and his wife, Olivia, share a calling to ministry and are grateful to serve side by side. They have one son, Keelan. Jackson loves spending time with his family and enjoys all things sports.

Executive Team

Jordan Lee, Executive Pastor
Steve Scholl, Executive Director of Operations and Finance
Gina Roger, Executive Director of HR, IT & Systems

Campus Pastors

Alton Darby – Jackson Murphy, Co-Senior Pastor + Alton Darby Campus Pastor
Dublin – Drew Gillespie
Grove City – Rick Rucker
London – Jody Pickett
Marysville – Jacob Shockley
Español – Julio Obando
Online – Victor Ortega
Powell - Sean Lee