Ryan and his family came to Lifeway in July of 2018 from southwest Missouri.

         After seeing that Ryan has a passion and ability for leading God’s church in worship, he was asked to step into the role of leading worship for Lifeway in the fall of 2018. God has blessed him with musical talent, and he is grateful for the opportunity to use his talent in serving the Lord. 

     Ryan and his wife Shelby also have a passion for youth. In 2021 they began piecing together a youth ministry for Lifeway. Through God’s guidance and grace, they continue to lead our youth program, and love being able to minister to youth as they navigate this tricky time through their teenage years. They believe that youth are a crucial part of the Church, as they are the next generation of leadership and ministry to God’s people, as well as the rest of world that they interact with. Relationships with our young people are important, and if our youth don’t have a strong foundation and relationship with Christ, rooted in God’s Word, how will they be able to stand firm or know where to turn when the world tells them lies and tries to knock their legs out from under them? It is Ryan and Shelby’s prayer that God use them to develop these relationships and disciple our youth in a relationship with Jesus and equip them to take the Good News of Jesus to their friends, and the rest of the world, wherever they go. 

     Ryan and Shelby have two children, Cooper and Tessa.