Pastor Matt Cagle

Pastor Matt has been married to his beautiful wife, Alison, for almost 19 years. They are blessed with a son, Haddon (10), and a daughter, Corrie (7). He has been working in churches since he was 18. He was a part of a successful church plant in San Diego, CA, and he has been privileged to pastor for the last ten years. He has a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, Masters of Divinity from Southern California Seminary, and he is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program at The Master's Seminary

Russell Shelton

After futile attempts to govern his own life, he began to surrender and walk according to God's Word in the late seventies.  From New Orleans to Dallas (20 Years), from Dallas to Phoenix (25 years) and returning to Dallas (5 years ago), he dropped anchor in Wylie to fellowship at Risen Church (February 2023) where he cheerfully serves as an elder. Although traveling and playing pickleball keep him active, his greatest joy is in the Lord. Russell and his beautiful wife, Jacquelyn, are empty-nesters, but children, grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren are nearby. According to both of them, from God’s Word, they are BLESSED!

Lyle Yarnell

Lyle Yarnell grew up in Plano having lived there since 1966.  Although being in a family that attended a church faithfully, it wasn’t until after high school that Lyle came to see and profess who Christ really is.  In 1984 Lyle married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn. They have two sons, a daughter, a son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law. Throughout his life, Lyle has enjoyed riding motorcycles, leading scout troops, and science. He has seen through his studies of Physics and Cellular Biology how God’s “invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.” (Romans 1:20) Lyle believes that his role as an elder at Risen Church of Wylie is an honor and a responsibility that enables him to extend the love for Christ to this body of believers.

Bryan Brady

Bryan has been married to his wife, Jen, for over 10 years. They have been blessed with three sons, Jude (8), Andrew (6) and Zachariah (3). He has been serving in churches since he was 16 years old. His main area of service has been in music ministry, the positions he currently serves here at Risen Church. Bryan is currently working on his Biblical and Theological studies degree online at Arizona Christian University and has plans to attend Dallas Theological Seminary for his Master's in Media Arts and Worship. He enjoys hunting, camping, and exploring the outdoors with his family.