Our Elders

BOB BRYANT - Elder

Bob, who has been a part of Cypress Valley Bible Church since its founding in 1975, is senior pastor. He is a graduate of Baylor University and Dallas Theological Seminary. Bob and his wife, Sherry, have three grown married children and five grandchildren.

MARTIN CLARK- Elder

Martin is a graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Texas Dental School and is a dentist in Marshall. Martin and his wife, Stella, have two grown children and two grandchildren.

JIM EASLEY - Elder

Jim is a graduate of the University of Texas and is the owner of Gibson Pharmacy in Marshall. Jim and his wife, Wanda, have five grown children and five grandchildren.

JOHN GOODDING - Elder

John attended Grace College of the Bible and is a missionary with 2 8 9 Design in Longview. John and his wife, Cindy, have three grown children.

JOHN KIPLE - Elder

John is a graduate of Bradley University and is the Executive Vice President of Field Development of Celebrating Home in Marshall. John and his wife, Ariel, have three grown children and five grandchildren.

CURTIS MILES - Elder

RUSS PERRY - Elder

Russ is pastor of student ministries and oversees the ministries from 7th grade through college. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College and Dallas Theological Seminary. Russ and his wife, Laura, have two grown children.

PAUL SMITH - Elder

Paul is a graduate of Texas Christian University and is CEO of Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Paul and his wife, Ann, have two grown children and four grandchildren.

DARE WESTMORELAND – Elder

Dare is a graduate of Texas A&M University and owns Advantis, LLC (monitoring remote field equipment via satellite). He and his wife, Gayle, have three children.