Acts 29: Tell us about your calling to plant.

Ryan: Was part of a church plant in college (part of leadership team when we planted), went to seminary and was part of Sojourn in Louisville. After seminary started to feel that church planting is what God wanted for us, continued to pray through it, finally felt that the Lord was saying "Its time!" So talked with a friend Dave Dorr, about planting a church, got involved w/ A29, got assessed, extremely helpful. Helped Dave plant a church in West Chester, OH. Continued to feel that God wanted me to plant another church, so we came back to centerville and started Mercy Hill.

Acts 29: How did you become involved with Acts 29? What have been the biggest benefits of being in the network?

Ryan: Heard of A29 originally from Daniel Montgomery while at Sojourn. Biggest benefits has been the wisdom and friendships of the other guys. And getting the deep wisdom and great friendship from this guy named Tyler Powell.

Acts 29: What advice do you have for men who are wrestling with the decision to plant?

Ryan: If you are considering planting for any other reason then you have a deep longing to see people come to know Jesus, go into another line of work.
Pray a lot and then pray more.

To read more about Ryan and Mercy Hill Church, see their full profile. And, read about more Acts 29 church planters here!