After winning a national championship on the 1999 Florida State Seminoles football team, Ryan began competing in the real world. Serving in the church for over a decade developed his passion for helping families. Now, with nearly a decade of marriage and four young sons, Ryan is even more enthusiastic about partnering with families as they fight for their homes. Whether it’s a book, a blog post, an article, or delivering a talk, Ryan strives to present life changing truth in a clear, creative way. Words are powerful. “And because of His words many more became believers.” – John 4:41
- Born in Charlotte, NC on November 3, 1977
- Raised in Augusta, GA
- The fifth of six children to his rockin’ parents
- Walked-on to the Seminole football team in 1996
- Came to a saving faith in Jesus Christ in 1997
- Earned the starting tight end position in 1999
- Helped the ‘Noles with the National Championship in 1999
- Had a very, very brief career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2001
- Married on March 2, 2002
- Served as a youth pastor in Hawley, MN in 2002 and 2003
- Served as a youth / family pastor in Highlands, NC from 2004 – 2009
- Son #1, Caedmon, born in 2004
- Son #2, Jackson, born in 2005
- Son #3, Andrew, born in 2007
- Son #4, Toby, born in 2009
- Began serving as an associate pastor in Tallahassee, FL in 2009
- Released Grateful: From Walking On To Winning It All at Florida State in 2010
