Ryan was raised in Huntsville, AL., and has been married to his wife Angela since 2010.  Together they have 3 children, Hannah, Maddie, and Neyland.  

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Ryan has received his education from Amridge University and Freed Hardeman University where he has received a Master of Arts in Ministry and is working on his Master of Divinity degree.  

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Ryan has been involved in church work since 2013 and started working with the Lake City Church of Christ as their first Youth Minister in 2021.  

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In addition to youth ministry, Ryan served in the Marine Corps (2009-2013) and also has experience in Deaf ministry.  

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Ryan and his family enjoy reading, traveling, and managing their "mini-farm." 

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You can email Ryan at rmsmallwood@icloud.com.