Our Team
Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi
Pastor
(she/her/hers)
One hot summer day, Sarah and her family- husband Josh, and kids Asher and Ellie- found a guinea pig wandering in their Southeastern PA yard. And that’s pretty much how her life and ministry have always been- delightfully unexpected, with notes of whimsy and urgency.
Prior to coming to RBC, Pastor Sarah worked at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, International Ministries, and taught preschool. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Andover Newton Theological School, she holds degrees in music education and international affairs, certificates in Latin American Studies and Spanish, as well as a Master of Divinity with certificates in Ethics and Social Justice and Religion and Conflict Transformation. All that to say, her joy in ministry occurs at the intersections of creativity, justice, and relationships. Sarah is passionate about creating safe and brave spaces where all feel truly welcome. She also serves as volunteer chaplain to the Royersford Fire Department, Young Clergy Women International, and International Ministries. In her free time Sarah enjoys crafting, playing the marimba, eating tacos, watching baseball, and spending time with her family.
By the way, that guinea pig is now called Peaches and along with another rescued guinea pig (Thor), rescued cat (Janet) and rescued dog (Stout) is part of the Strosahl-Kagi family.
Ryan Seckman
Minister of Children and Youth
(he/him/his)
At RBC, Ryan has grown a creative ministry that engages children and youth both from the congregation and the community. Ryan’s open personality and understanding of youth culture bring together healthy relational skills and a love of connecting young people with Jesus. Ryan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry and minor in Biblical Studies from Eastern University. He is a video game enthusiast and a gifted musician. He shares his life with his wife Eva, a couple of feline friends-- Nacho and Fanta, and his high energy dog Koda. He has been doing youth ministry for over 10 years, loves to connect with students and always welcomes new faces at RBC Kids and Youth Group!
Alex Cifelli
Minister of Music
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Alex brings joy to our worship experiences as he accompanies the choir, worship teams and congregational singing. His vocal and instrumental musical gifts are outstanding both at RBC and in our community where he teaches 7th grade music and directs High School musicals and Men’s Choir in the Spring-Ford School District. Alex earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree from Catholic University of America and his Master of Science in Educational Leadership from St. Joseph University.
Lara Cifelli
Worship Coordinator
(she/her/hers)
Lara helps shape the varied elements of worship into unified themes for each of our services. She accomplishes this richness in worship by helping people to share their talents together. Lara can help you participate in worship teams, special music, bell choir and many other opportunities. Lara teaches instrumental music in two Quakertown elementary schools. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree from Immaculata University and her Master of Science in Educational Leadership from St. Joseph University.
Joshua Kagi
Technology Coordinator
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Josh's skills, interests, and passions all align in his role as Technology Coordinator at RBC. As a communications professional with a background in journalism, Josh loves to find new mediums through which to tell important stories. Growing up in an American Baptist church in Oregon and strongly influenced by his volunteer-missionary grandparents, Josh finds great meaning in being the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Josh is the senior producer of the PBS Documentary Series Grown-Up Dad, as well as What Did You Drag Me Into? The Flamy Grant Story. For the 2026-2027 Biennium, Josh will serve as President of the American Baptist Churches USA.
When not writing, web designing, photographing, producing videos, or troubleshooting tech issues, Josh enjoys cooking, watching Bluey, cheering on the Portland Timbers, and spending time with his family.