ABOUT US

[RYAN] was born in Wisconsin. When he was six years old, he moved to Papua New Guinea with his family as missionaries. After the completion of high school, Ryan knew that the Lord wanted him to use his life to be a part in bringing the gospel to unreached people groups. Ryan went to New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI where he met Melissa.

[MELISSA] was born in California. Her family moved to Colombia, South America when she was five as missionaries. They also served in Mongolia and Venezuela. Following her graduation from High school in southern California, Melissa went to New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI where she was challenged to also have a part in taking the gospel message to people who have yet to hear about Jesus Christ.

[TOGETHER] We were married in July of 2004. We completed 2 1/2 years of specialized missionary training with New Tribes Mission and earned our bachelor of Intercultural Ministries.   Now we are preparing to serve in INDONESIA in 2010.  Our daughter Talia was born on July 23rd, 2009, and we love being a family of three!