Ryan was a part of the original group of believers who planted Harvest Bible Chapel in Decatur. Shortly after HBC Decatur officially launched, he joined the ministry staff and is currently serving as the Student Ministry Leader.
In 2003, Ryan graduated from Southeastern Bible College with a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and a minor in Youth Ministries.
After moving to Illinois, Ryan married the love of his life, Heather Vernon. Ryan and Heather are passionate about training young people to be mature disciples of Jesus Christ.
When Ryan is not hanging with his family or reaching out to students, he loves to read, write, play guitar, and watch epic films!