Pastor Ryan is originally from Wichita Falls, TX. He met Lauryn while they were studying music at TCU in Fort Worth. After university, he finished a Master of Divinity at Southwestern Seminary, a Master of Theology at Midwestern Seminary, and is currently finishing a Doctorate at Midwestern. He also did some of his doctoral work at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Ryan loves listening to big band jazz, playing the trumpet, and spending lots of time with his family. He and Lauryn have four children, and another on the way.
Ryan is committed to expository preaching, meaningful membership, and reaching those of all ages with the gospel of Jesus Christ. His life verse is Acts 20:24.
He has served as a student pastor, associate pastor, and lead pastor in churches in Texas and Missouri. He was voted in as Senior Pastor "Elect" on October 20th, 2024, and officially became our Lead Pastor on October 26th, 2025.