Epic Community Church

Meet the team.

Duane Bower

Lead Pastor

My wife Sadie and I have 6 kids!
I enjoy movies, video games, woodworking, playing ukulele, knitting, and pretty much anything else I can learn on YouTube.

Melanie Pierce

Executive Pastor

My husband and I still like each other after 30+ years of marriage:)
Disney World & the beach are my happy places. Everyday begins with a cup of coffee!

Lee Shafer

Youth Pastor

I'm a pretty random person with an absolutely gorgeous wife. I seem to have an entourage of people who call me dad. I try to cram life lessons into every nook & cranny of life, but also seem to find humor everywhere I look.

Sadie Bower

Children's Ministry Director

My husband and I have 6 amazing kids! I love teaching, coffee, music, reading, coffee, and going to plays! I love my church family!

Ryan Elliott

Worship Co-Leader

When I’m not praising the Lord on Sundays, you can find me working on some kind of engineering project or on an adventure with my amazing wife! I’m a huge nerd and I love to share my passions with others!

Jessica Cymbal

Worship Co-Leader

I love all things music and being creative. My husband and two girls make life so much richer! My girls are following in my footsteps loving theatre and choir. We love bringing glory to God in all that we do!

Scott & Carla Cadorette

Marriage Pastors

We love reading, learning, teaching, travel, music, and sports. Although we have some differing opinions on the latter, we support our Portland teams. Our blended family has even more kiddos than the Bowers!