• Ryan has completed the academic portion of his degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and is scheduled to do his clinical work at Baystate Hospital this fall. Upon completion he will receive his master’s degree in theology with honors from Gordon-Conwell.
• He is ordained in the Christian Reformed Church denomination, and is currently pursuing recognition of his ordination in the ABC, USA.
• While at seminary, Ryan interned as a worship pastor and resident church planter for two years at a church plant in Danvers, MA.
• For the past three years, he and his wife Nikki have been planting a church (Manchester L.I.F.E.) in Manchester, NH. The primary focus has been on community and discipleship, including specialties in small groups and spiritual formation. As the pastor and church planter, Ryan has been involved in the preaching, teaching, and counseling ministries of the church, as well as leadership development, vision casting, and outreach.
• Ryan’s primary passions are for church growth through reaching unbelievers for Christ, deepening the paths of discipleship, and cultivating a deeper sense of community within the church.
