Ryan has been with Mile High Ministries since 2010. A Hoosier from Indiana, Ryan graduated with his Undergrad in Education from Huntington University and a Masters in Divinity from Denver Seminary. Ryan has been a Case Manager for Mentally disabled adults, Pastor, and Church Strategist.

Ryan desires to see churches and individuals activate and deepen the roots of faith through engaging the questions which tend to result from presence among the poor. Beyond teaching, Ryan seeks to facilitate environments in which the participant can go on their own journey of self-discovery. Ryan works with Mile High Ministries because of the organizations spirit of humility, learning environment, ongoing forming of partnerships and desire to continue asking thoughtful questions. Mile High Ministries has paved the way for spiritual renewal in an inclusive environment of activism.