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Pastor.
Speaker.
Author.
Coach.
Ryan McDermott has served in full-time ministry since the age of 19.
His life’s mission is to love his wife well, be his kids’ hero, lead thousands to Jesus, and help students be brave enough to believe they can change the world.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Christian Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master's degree in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry with a concentration in Missiology.
Ryan serves as a Teaching Pastor and the Senior Executive Director of Family Ministry at Christ Fellowship Church, where he has been on staff since May of 2010.
He also serves as a consultant for Student Leadership University, an organization that has trained nearly 400,000 students how to think, dream, and lead at the feet of Jesus.
In his free time, Ryan enjoys traveling and being outdoors, primarily boating, hiking, skiing, and exploring national parks.
He and his wife, Christine, have been married for 17 years and they live in South Florida with their two wonderful kids, Declan and Kinley.