Bro. Ryan has been preaching since 2002 and has began pastoring at First FWB Church in June of 2008. He has a love for God and a love for people, and he desires to see people everywhere come to know Christ as their Savior and Lord. Bro. Ryan is originally from Hillsboro, Missouri, and has earned undergraduate degrees from Jefferson College in Missouri, and The Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee. In August of 2009 he completed courses to earn his Master's of Religion degree in Evangelism, Church Planting and Growth from Liberty University in Virginia. He has been actively involvde in churches in Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas and enjoys visiting with people and making lasting relationships with new friends.
Bro. Ryan's personal time is spent mostly with his wife and toddler son. In August of 2003 he married his high school sweetheart, Mandy, who is his partner in ministry. The two of them were blessed with a son, Isaac Thor, in March of 2007, and Bro. Ryan greatly enjoys these fun, developing toddler years. He and his family spend alot of time outdoors, hiking & playing in State Parks, driving in the Jeep, and visiting family in Missouri.