Ken and Serena Murphy
Lead 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 Robert’s University and a Masters from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Serena helps play a pivotal role in directing communications and new initiatives. Before moving to Columbus, Serena served as a public relations and marketing director. During the early years of raising their three boys, Serena was a stay-at-home mom who led a weekly bible study with over 200 women.
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.
Serena helps play a pivotal role in directing communications and new initiatives. Before moving to Columbus, Serena served as a public relations and marketing director. During the early years of raising their three boys, Serena was a stay-at-home mom who led a weekly bible study with over 200 women.
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.
Jordan Lee
Executive Pastor
Jordan serves as an Executive Pastor at Cypress Church and leads Cypress' Pastors, Campus Expansion, and Administration. Jordan was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He grew up attending church as the son of a worship pastor. Jordan sensed God’s call to ministry while in college at Seattle Pacific University. After that, Jordan attended seminary earning multiple graduate degrees. In 2019, Jordan earned a doctoral degree in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. Jordan is passionate about seeing Jesus transform lives and helping people take next steps in their relationship with God.
Prior to joining the team at Cypress, Jordan served in senior leadership at two thriving multi-site churches in the greater Seattle area. Jordan is married to his high school sweetheart Jennifer. They have two energetic kids, Vienna and Braddock.
Prior to joining the team at Cypress, Jordan served in senior leadership at two thriving multi-site churches in the greater Seattle area. Jordan is married to his high school sweetheart Jennifer. They have two energetic kids, Vienna and Braddock.
Mark Knight
Executive Director of Operations and Finance
Mark is the Cypress Executive Director of Operations and Finance and serves on the Leadership Team. Mark’s management experience in the corporate world as a Marketing Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Director of Labor Relations prepared him for his role at Cypress. Before joining the staff at Cypress in 2013, Mark served in many areas, including the Elder Team.
Mark and his family began attending Cypress when he was a child. He has witnessed many changes as Cypress expanded its ministries into more communities around Central Ohio. Mark met his wife Susan at Cypress, where her family also attended for many years. Mark and Susan have been married for 43 years. Susan was on the Cypress staff for over 20 years before she retired and became a stay-at-home grandma. Mark and Susan have three married adult children, and they currently have four grandchildren.
In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, biking, and attending his grandchildren’s activities.
Mark and his family began attending Cypress when he was a child. He has witnessed many changes as Cypress expanded its ministries into more communities around Central Ohio. Mark met his wife Susan at Cypress, where her family also attended for many years. Mark and Susan have been married for 43 years. Susan was on the Cypress staff for over 20 years before she retired and became a stay-at-home grandma. Mark and Susan have three married adult children, and they currently have four grandchildren.
In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, biking, and attending his grandchildren’s activities.
Gina Rogers
Executive Director of HR, IT, & Systems
Gina Rogers, a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, serves as the Executive Director of HR, IT, & Systems for Cypress Church and all Cypress auxiliaries. Her extensive corporate sector background and hands-on experience have equipped her with valuable skills to bring innovative solutions to the table. She has served in a variety of roles at Cypress for over 13 years.
For Gina, her position at Cypress is more than just a job; it's a calling to honor and serve God, using the gifts He has given her to accomplish the church's mission.
Gina and her husband, John, have attended Cypress for over 30 years. They have one adult son, two daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandkids.
For Gina, her position at Cypress is more than just a job; it's a calling to honor and serve God, using the gifts He has given her to accomplish the church's mission.
Gina and her husband, John, have attended Cypress for over 30 years. They have one adult son, two daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandkids.