Meet our Bishop, Archdeacon, and Canons of The Diocese of Cascadia
The Right Reverend Jacob “Jake” Worley - Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Jacob “Jake” Worley
Pictured with the Most Rev. Dr. Foley Beach, Archbishop and Primate
The Venerable Ben Edstrom - Archdeacon
Father Ben serves as rector of All Saints Anglican Church in Everett, WA, having served over twenty years in pastoral ministry including helping start four churches in the Pacific Northwest. He is married to Lei and has three adult children. He holds a Master's in Biblical Leadership and a Doctorate of Ministry ABD in Semiotics & Future Studies from Portland Seminary. When not serving or studying, Ben loves flyfishing, reading, music, and roasting coffee.
The Rev. Steve Tompkins - Canon to the Ordinary
Canon Steve Tompkins serves as a priest at Holy Trinity Edmonds in Edmonds Washington, and as Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Cascadia. He grew up in the Seattle area and loves the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife, Hilary, have two grown children with whom they love to spend time. Steve has over twenty-five years of experience pastoring, teaching and leading in the context of the local church. He remains deeply committed to building the health and life of the church of Jesus Christ. Steve has a Master of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver B.C., and an M.Div. from North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago.
The Rev. Ryan Brotherton - Canon for Church Planting
Ryan Brotherton is the rector of Holy Trinity Edmonds, where he has served for over five years. He worked to plant the church in 2014, partnering with North Sound Church in Edmonds, Bishop Todd Hunter, and Bishop Kevin Allen of the Anglican Church in North America. Ryan was ordained an Anglican Priest in January 2015. He earned his B.A. in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is completing an M.A. in Leadership Theology and Society at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. Additionally, he is the Canon for Church Planting in the Diocese of Cascadia, ACNA. Ryan and his wife Emily were married in 2005 and they have three daughters: Evelyn, Eleanor, and Elizabeth.