Ryan earned his Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Connecticut and his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Ordained at The Orchard in 2011, he’s been a member of this church since 2008. Pastor Ryan and his wife, Amy, have three growing boys. His interests include music and worship, church and world history, political science and government, Reformed and Biblical theology, economics and finance, yard work, playing drums, and New England sports.