About Us

CVB Church of Cascade is where love for Jesus and love for our community come together. Founded nearly 40 years ago as a Southern Baptist church plant, Cascade Baptist Church began with a simple desire—to proclaim Christ as Lord in Cascade. That mission remains at the center of who we are today—our one true hope and joy.

Rooted in a strong biblical tradition, we are committed to faithful teaching, genuine fellowship, and gospel-centered living. Year after year, generation after generation, we continue the good work our Lord has entrusted to us.

We are a real and caring people, leaning on the abundant grace of God and encouraging one another in love, unity, and good works. We love our Lord and our local community, and we desire for everyone—young and old—to know Jesus and grow in faith. All are welcome.

Our Pastor

Pictured: Richard Iddings (Pastor), Gracie Iddings (daughter), Karen Iddings (wife)

Richard Iddings

Pastor

Love—for God, for neighbor, and for the people of Cascade—is what brought Pastor Richard and his family to this beautiful community. In August 2021, Richard accepted the call to serve as pastor of Central Valley Baptist Church of Cascade.

He is a passionate teacher of God’s Word, devoted to helping others see the richness of God’s holiness, faithfulness, and love—truths revealed most fully in the gospel of Christ. Richard is also a strong advocate for healthy marriages and families, a proponent of biblical manhood, and a champion of a vibrant, Christ-centered church life.

A lifelong learner, Richard is a voracious reader and a Master of Divinity student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Karen, and together they have a daughter, Gracie. The Iddings family loves spending time outdoors—whether hiking, backpacking, camping, or fishing, they find joy in God’s creation.